discredit
noun
- 1
the state of being held in low esteem
your actions will bring discredit to your name
because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
verb
- 1
reject as false; refuse to accept
- 2
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
- 3
damage the reputation of
This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Synonyms
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