사람이나 조직의 명성이나 신용을 해치거나 떨어뜨리다.
To damage the reputation or standing of someone or something.
예문:
"The smear campaign was designed to discredit the candidate before the election."
"The company's attempt to discredit the whistleblower backfired."
어떤 생각이나 증거가 틀렸음을 입증하거나 신빙성을 없애다.
To cause an idea, theory, or piece of evidence to be seen as false or unreliable.
예문:
"Recent data has discredited the long-held belief that the planet was uninhabitable."
"The defense attorney worked hard to discredit the prosecution's key witness."
누군가 또는 무언가에 대한 믿음이나 신뢰가 없는 상태.
A lack of trust or belief in someone or something.
예문:
"The witness's past crimes cast discredit on his current testimony."
"The theory has fallen into discredit after the latest experiments."
명예나 존경심을 잃음, 또는 그로 인한 불명예.
The loss of honor, respect, or reputation.
예문:
"The bribery scandal brought great discredit to the local government."
"He resigned to avoid further discredit to his family name."
불명예나 수치를 초래하는 원인이 되는 사람 또는 사물.
A person or thing that causes a loss of reputation or brings shame.
예문:
"The crumbling infrastructure is a discredit to the developed nation."
"His rude behavior was a discredit to the uniform he wore."