discredit in Finnish

discredit in Finnish is epäluotettavuus, epäuskottavuus, huono maine — discredit means to damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.

discredit in Finnish

epäluotettavuus

noun

epäuskottavuus

noun

huono maine

noun

(uncountable) A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.

diskreditoida

verb

(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

mustamaalata

verb

(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

osoittaa vääräksi

verb

(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

saattaa huonoon valoon

verb

(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

What does "discredit" mean?

verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
"The scandal was designed to discredit the senator before the election."
noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.
"The affair brought discredit on the entire organization."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

discredit in a sentence

The scandal was designed to discredit the senator before the election.
New evidence discredited the witness's testimony.
The affair brought discredit on the entire organization.

Similar words in Finnish

disgrace disrepute

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "discredit" in Finnish?

"discredit" in Finnish is epäluotettavuus, epäuskottavuus, huono maine. discredit means: To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.

How do you use "discredit" in a sentence?

Example: "The scandal was designed to discredit the senator before the election." In Finnish, "discredit" is epäluotettavuus, epäuskottavuus, huono maine.

Are there other ways to say "discredit" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 7 translations listed for "discredit": epäluotettavuus, epäuskottavuus, huono maine, diskreditoida, mustamaalata, osoittaa vääräksi.

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