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discrediting
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the action or process of damaging reputation.
Translations
The deliberate discrediting of the scientist undermined public trust in the research.
Le dénigrement délibéré du scientifique a sapé la confiance du public dans la recherche.
Definitions
The deliberate discrediting of the scientist undermined public trust in the research.
Synonyms
more discrediting
Comp.
most discrediting
Super.
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛd.ɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛd.ɪ.tɪŋ/
Translations
The discrediting report caused the politician to lose support among voters.
Le rapport discréditant a fait perdre au politicien le soutien des électeurs.
Definitions
The discrediting report caused the politician to lose support among voters.
discrediting
ing-form
discredited
Past Simple
discredited
Past Participle
discrediting
ing-form
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
Translations
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
Le scandale a servi à discréditer le politicien aux yeux du public.
Definitions
The scandal served to discredit the politician in the eyes of the public.
The new research discredited the previously accepted theory.
Definitions
The scandal brought discredit to the entire organization.
His actions were a discredit to the team.