discredit
verb (used with object)
to injure the credit or reputation of; defame.
will discredit
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future tenseof discredit.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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And nothing will discredit him more effectively than reading one of them.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 23, 2019
Some worry the accusations leveled against Argento will discredit the #MeToo movement.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 2, 2018
Father Solalinde believes that the movement that emerges from the tragedy of Ayotzinapa will discredit the traditional parties and bring about a regeneration of civil society, with new leaders.
From The New Yorker ● Nov. 12, 2014
Against an unconventional enemy that observes no borders and does not play by the rules, we must guard against aggressive interpretations of our authorities that will discredit our efforts, provoke controversy and invite challenge.”
From Slate ● Feb. 8, 2013
To counter terrorist use of the Internet as a virtual sanctuary, we will discredit terrorist propaganda by promoting truthful and peaceful messages.
From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)
