Definitions

1. verb

to damage the reputation or credibility of someone or something

“The scandal has discredited the company in the eyes of the public.”

2. noun

the act of damaging the reputation or credibility of someone or something

“The politician’s discrediting of the opposition was seen as a desperate attempt to win votes.”

3. noun

a fact or piece of information that undermines the credibility of someone or something

“The new evidence was a major discrediting of the theory that had been widely accepted until then.”

4. verb

to refuse to accept or believe something

“The scientist was discrediting the idea that the Earth was flat, pointing out the flaws in the argument.”

5. noun

a person who damages the reputation or credibility of someone or something

“The whistleblower was seen as a discreditor of the corrupt business practices.”