- present participle of discredit.
discrediting
Example Sentences
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"He was being subjected to relentless scrutiny, including ridicule, discrediting absolutely every detail of his life," Baron-Cohen said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Highgate said in a statement that it had worked on a file in defense of the ICC, but denied it was commissioned by a government entity or aimed at discrediting any individual.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 27, 2026
Jeffries is heard discussing possible defence strategies, such as discrediting witnesses and saying, "these people were adults, there was no force involved", they told the judge.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
In her claim, Crowley alleges Bass and her subordinates have conducted a “public smear campaign aimed at discrediting Crowley’s character and decades of service,” following her dismissal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
The discrediting of witnesses can be a highly effective tactic, and Quintilian observes that it can be done against whole categories of witnesses, as well as against individuals.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
