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discredit

/dɪˈskredɪt/ American
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  • v. 使不信任, 败坏名誉
  • n. 丢脸, 名誉扫地
Definition
  • v. to cause people to stop trusting or believing someone
  • n. loss of reputation or respect
Example
The false rumor was meant to discredit the honest young reporter.
这条假消息是为了抹黑那位诚实的年轻记者。