discredit
BrE /dɪˈskriːdɪt/ AmE /dɪˈskriːdɪt/
verb / noun en → es
past discredited pp discredited ing discrediting
to make people doubt the truth or value of something
desacreditar, poner en duda
- discredit somebody/something
Collocations discredit a theory · discredit an idea
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The report discredited the government's claims.
El informe desacreditó las afirmaciones del gobierno.
to make people think less of someone because they have done something bad or wrong
desacreditar a alguien, desprestigiar
- discredit somebody
Collocations discredit a person's reputation · discredit someone's character
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The scandal discredited the politician.
El escándalo desacreditó al político.
to lose confidence in yourself or your abilities
desanimarse, perder la confianza en uno mismo
- discredit oneself
Collocations discredit oneself in the eyes of others · discredit oneself by doing something wrong
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He discredited himself when he was caught cheating.
Se desacreditó a sí mismo cuando lo pillaron en el acto de trampa.
a loss of respect or confidence in someone or something
desacreditación, desprestigio
- discredit
Collocations suffer a discredit · bring discredit to someone/something
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The scandal brought discredit to the company.
El escándalo trajo desprestigio a la empresa.