challenge credibility

Frequency: 6.810.5 per million words

To question or dispute the trustworthiness of someone or something.

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Examples (10)

  • The defense lawyer tried to challenge the witness's credibility by pointing out inconsistencies.
  • Newly discovered documents challenge the credibility of the official government report.
  • During the debate, the senator challenged his opponent's professional credibility.
  • This groundbreaking research will challenge the credibility of long-held scientific theories.
  • It is difficult not to challenge his personal credibility when he constantly changes his story.
  • The expert's credibility was challenged after his questionable methods were exposed.
  • As a journalist, it's your job to challenge the credibility of your sources.
  • The team is challenging the credibility of the data presented by their competitors.
  • The prosecution has successfully challenged the alibi's credibility.
  • Any attempt to challenge the credibility of the investigation will be met with strong opposition.