Discrediting

Pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɛdətɪŋ/

Discrediting (verb)

  1. Making someone or something seem less trustworthy or reliable.
  2. Taking away the respect or credibility of a person or idea.

Examples

  • Discrediting the evidence can lead to confusion about the facts.
  • Discrediting a public figure can damage their reputation significantly.

Common collocations: discredit someone's claims, discredit the findings, discredit someone's character, discredit a leader

Synonyms of Discrediting

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Discrediting

  • — To credit someone is to acknowledge their contributions positively.
  • — Trust is the belief in the reliability of someone or something.