Discredit
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British pronunciation/dɪskɹˈɛdɪt/
American pronunciation/dɪsˈkɹɛdət/

Определение и Значение "discredit"

to discredit
01

дискредитировать

to make someone or something be no longer respected
Transitive: to discredit a person or their reputation
to discredit definition and meaning
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From their discriminatory practices to their mistreatment of employees, the company 's actions have discredited their reputation as a fair and respected employer.
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
The investigation 's findings discredited the previously respected company.
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дискредитировать

to raise doubt about someone or something and make people stop believing in them
Transitive: to discredit information
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Attempts to discredit the research findings were unsuccessful, as the data and methodology were sound.
The online article 's misleading information and lack of reliable sources quickly discredited its claims.
The new evidence served to discredit the witness's story.
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дискредитировать, опорочить

to make people believe someone or something is not trustworthy or reliable
Transitive: to discredit sb/sth
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His mistakes at work were used to discredit his ability to lead the project.
The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
The campaign was designed to discredit the opponent ’s character and policies.
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дискредитация, падение авторитета

the state of being held in low esteem
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