to discredit
01
信用を失わせる, 評判を落とす
to make someone or something be no longer respected
Transitive: to discredit a person or their reputation
例
From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company 's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.
差別的な慣行から従業員への虐待まで、同社の行動は公平で尊敬される雇用主としての評判を傷つけました。
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
そのスキャンダルは、政治家を国民の目から信用を失わせるのに役立った。
02
信用を傷つける, 疑念を抱かせる
to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
Transitive: to discredit information
例
Attempts to discredit the research findings were unsuccessful, as the data and methodology were sound.
研究結果を信用させないようにする試みは失敗しました。データと方法論がしっかりしていたからです。
The online article 's misleading information and lack of reliable sources quickly discredited its claims.
オンライン記事の誤解を招く情報と信頼できる情報源の欠如は、その主張をすぐに信用できなくさせた。
03
信用を失わせる, 信頼を損なう
to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
Transitive: to discredit sb/sth
例
His mistakes at work were used to discredit his ability to lead the project.
仕事での彼のミスは、プロジェクトを率いる能力を信用させないために使われた。
The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
弁護士は反対尋問で証人を信用できないようにしようとしました。
Discredit
01
信用失墜, 不名誉
the state of being held in low esteem
