discredit

screditare

Far perdere a qualcuno il rispetto o la fiducia degli altri.

In inglese semplice: To make people lose respect for someone or stop trusting them.

• The lies discredited the politician.
• They tried to discredit the witness with false accusations.
• His opponents spread rumours to discredit him.

Sinonimi: damage someone’s reputation, disgrace

Espressioni comuni: discredit someone, discredit an opponent, attempt to discredit

screditare

Far apparire un'idea o una prova falsa o inaffidabile.

In inglese semplice: To make an idea or evidence seem false or impossible to trust.

• These facts discredit his theory.
• Later research discredited the original findings.
• Can one mistake discredit the whole report?

Sinonimi: undermine, cast doubt on

Contrari: confirm

Espressioni comuni: discredit a theory, discredit the evidence, discredit a claim

discredito, disonore

Perdita del rispetto o della fiducia degli altri.

In inglese semplice: The loss of other people's respect or trust.

• His lies brought discredit on the team.
• The affair brought lasting discredit to her office.
• Such conduct reflects discredit on the institution.

Come si usa: bring discredit on someone/something (The scandal brought discredit on the whole profession.)

Sinonimi: disgrace, dishonor

Contrari: honor

Espressioni comuni: bring discredit, discredit on someone, discredit to something