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discrediting
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the action or process of damaging reputation.
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 article contained discrediting information about the politician.
Статья содержала дискредитирующую информацию о политике.
Definitions
The discrediting report caused the politician to lose support among voters.
discrediting
Gerund
discredited
Past Simple
discredited
Past Participle
discrediting
Gerund
UK
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
US
/dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/
Translations
The politician tried to discredit his opponent during the debate.
Политик пытался дискредитировать своего оппонента во время дебатов.
Additional translations
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.