discredit in French
discredit in French is discrédit, discréditer — discredit means to damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
discredit in French
discrédit
discréditer
(transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).
What does "discredit" mean?
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verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
"The scandal was designed to discredit the senator before the election."
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noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.
"The affair brought discredit on the entire organization."
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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.
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What is "discredit" in French?
"discredit" in French is discrédit, discréditer. 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 French, "discredit" is discrédit, discréditer.
Are there other ways to say "discredit" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "discredit": discrédit, discréditer.
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