discredit
verb (used with object)
to injure the credit or reputation of; defame.
discrediting
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present participleof discredit.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Henry Blaxland KC told the court that "far from depriving Palestine Action of the oxygen of publicity" and "far from discrediting its brand", proscription of the group has had the opposite effect.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
Golden Dawn made a sensational entry into parliament in 2012, in a climate of social distress linked to the financial crisis in Greece, loss of trust in institutions and discrediting of the main political parties.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Instagram, TikTok and Reddit boards are filled with roughly 1,000 comments regarding the Yerord Mas “ragequit” debate, some discrediting the restaurant and others the influencer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Lavagna helped Milei and Caputo for two years by delaying the change, paying the price of discrediting both himself and the institute,” Exquanti said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
The discrediting of witnesses can be a highly effective tactic, and Quintilian observes that it can be done against whole categories of witnesses, as well as against individuals.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
