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discrediting

ADJECTIVE

destructive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adverse corrosive detrimental hostile negative offensive troublesome vicious

WEAK

abrasive antagonistic cankerous caustic contrary deleterious derogatory discouraging erosive injurious invalidating opposed undermining

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantageous agreeable friendly gentle good helpful kind nice

WEAK

aiding assisting building creative encouraging hopeful positive productive

Example Sentences

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Highgate said in a statement that it had worked on a file in defense of the ICC, but denied it was commissioned by a government entity or aimed at discrediting any individual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Chechen officials have consistently denied these allegations, complaining of fabrications aimed at discrediting the region.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

In her claim, Crowley alleges Bass and her subordinates have conducted a “public smear campaign aimed at discrediting Crowley’s character and decades of service,” following her dismissal.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

And this is why discrediting whistleblowers works so well.

From Salon • Jun. 20, 2024

“A guy who was really good at discrediting his opponent.”

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

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