Discredit is an English word with synonyms like disrepute or belittle. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Discredit in a sentence
Related words
Discredit meaning
- To harm the good reputation of (a person).
- To cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable.
Synonyms of Discredit
Using Discredit
- The main meaning on this page is: To harm the good reputation of (a person). | To cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable.
- Useful related words include: disrepute, belittle, disparage, disgrace.
- In the example corpus, discredit often appears in combinations such as: to discredit, discredit the, and discredit.
Context around Discredit
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.3 words
- Position in the sentence: 3 start, 10 middle, 7 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Discredit
- In this selection, "discredit" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, may, washington, either and taibbi stand out and add context to how "discredit" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include adjectives to discredit and ridicule and africa to discredit washington and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "discredit" sits close to words such as adamu, ailments and bilingual, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with discredit
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
In reality, Christie’s campaign is focused solely on trying to discredit Trump. (13 words)
It tries to discredit us as a group and seeks to silence us. (13 words)
Some people will try to discredit you out of jealousy for your accomplishment. (13 words)
Perverse as it may be, the revolution was and is still very adept at the use of nicknames and adjectives to discredit and ridicule any dissenting figurehead — a feat that’s easier to accomplish when you’ve effectively political satire. (40 words)
Khan has claimed that the string of cases against him, which includes terrorism charges, are a plot by the government of his successor, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discredit the former cricket star turned Islamist politician. (36 words)
Neither the US France knew at the time that the spat was the product of planted by KGB agents seeking to reframe events in Africa to discredit Washington and mistrust between Western allies. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
Ahemba alleged that the PDP engaged in a campaign to discredit and blackmail the judiciary by orchestrating a protest in the state capital following the recent court ruling.
And while he may discredit his debut, it’s a deranged descent in the best way possible.
By treating the case as a spectacle, rather than a serious issue, he may discredit it, at least in the eyes of his own supporters.
Clapper and the other signatories certainly knew how their letter would be used to discredit the laptop.
Crypto exchange Binance claims someone is feeding false information to OpenAI’s ChatGPT in order to discredit the firm’s standing with US lawmakers, Forbes reported on Monday.
However, the Jewish leaders were threatened by John’s ministry and tried to discredit him (John 1:19–28).
However, when Elastigirl uncovers a villainous plot to discredit the Super community, the family investigates, putting the Parrs in more danger than ever before.
In reality, Christie’s campaign is focused solely on trying to discredit Trump.
It tries to discredit us as a group and seeks to silence us.
Khan has claimed that the string of cases against him, which includes terrorism charges, are a plot by the government of his successor, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, to discredit the former cricket star turned Islamist politician.
McClure, however, referred to the complaints as “vindictive” and “falsehoods,” and threatened to launch personal attacks against the residents and the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram to discredit their claims.
Neither the US France knew at the time that the spat was the product of planted by KGB agents seeking to reframe events in Africa to discredit Washington and mistrust between Western allies.
Of course, for us, none of that is a reason to discredit either of the franchises — quite the contrary.
Our soldiers’ calls for help have not only been ignored, but their own government, the one they swore to serve and protect, has tried to discredit them.
Perverse as it may be, the revolution was and is still very adept at the use of nicknames and adjectives to discredit and ridicule any dissenting figurehead — a feat that’s easier to accomplish when you’ve effectively political satire.
Plaskett immediately attempted to discredit Taibbi to render his Twitter Files findings and testimony during the House hearing tainted or useless.
Saying I need “mental help” is a continuation of the old racist and misogynistic narrative used to discredit and silence outspoken and strong women, particularly Blak women.
Second, the Times wants to stop conservatives from using the word “woke” to discredit the Left.
Some people will try to discredit you out of jealousy for your accomplishment.
The aim of Mr Johnson and his acolytes is not simply to discredit Ms Gray and her report.
Common combinations with discredit
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: