discredit

Example Sentences

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After subsequently failing in court to discredit Beth, MI5 recently offered to pay compensation to settle her claim.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

But she doesn't think Redzepi's actions "should discredit the works and culinary experimentation they've been doing."

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Anna Sale: When news came out about your tattoo—the skull-and-crossbones design that resembles Nazi imagery—you said it was fed from people researching your background who wanted to discredit you.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

Meta’s lawyers have so far sought to discredit the idea of social media addiction, while simultaneously casting doubt on whether Kaley actually has it.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

“To discredit someone means to undermine them,” she says.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden