discredit
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/dɪsˈkredɪt/
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/dɪsˈkredɪt/
Cause people to doubt or lose respect for someone or something.
The scandal was used to discredit the politician.
这桩丑闻被用来败坏这位政治家的声誉。
Cause doubt about the truth of something; undermine.
The witness discredited the defendant's alibi.
证人驳斥了被告的不在场证明。
A loss of reputation or respect.
The incident brought discredit on the company.
该事件给公司带来了耻辱。
A person or thing that causes damage to reputation or respect.
His actions were a discredit to the family name.
他的行为给家族名声抹黑。