Expressions used in Everyday Spoken English in Social and Professional contexts
discredit
discredit
Meaning(s)
1) harm the good reputation of somebody or something
How to MemorizePopularity MediumProfessional LowSocial
the finding/conclusion/report was widely discredited
Analysis
If you discredit something you prove that is is not true or undermine its value. When you discredit a person you expose them as being false or undermine their work or beliefs.
Social Examples (Advance)
The scientist'sfindings were discredited due to plagiarism.
The coroner'sreport into the man's death was discredited byhis family.
Professional Examples (Advance)
I want all the sources in this report to be double and triple checked, we can't risk being discredited in any way.
Past dietary recommendations have since been discredited making room for new products to interrupt the market.