Diskreditieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Diskreditieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to discredit", "to disparage" or "to defame".

Essential properties of "diskreditieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: diskreditieren
  • Simple past: diskreditierte
  • Participle: diskreditiert

See full conjugation of diskreditieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "diskreditieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To harm someone's or something's reputation"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er versucht, seinen Konkurrenten zu diskreditieren.He tries to discredit his competitor.
  2. Die Presse hat den Politiker öffentlich diskreditiert.The press publicly discredited the politician.
  3. Seine Aussagen wurden genutzt, um ihn zu diskreditieren.His statements were used to discredit him.
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