discredit
transitive verb
- to reject as untrue; disbelieve
- to be a reason for disbelieving or distrusting; cast doubt on: their earlier lies discredit anything they may say
- to damage the credit or reputation of; disgrace
noun
- absence or loss of belief or trust; disbelief; doubt
- damage to one's reputation; loss of respect or status; disgrace; dishonor
- something that causes disgrace or loss of status
See discredit in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭs-krĕdˈĭt)
transitive verb dis·cred·it·ed,
dis·cred·it·ing,
dis·cred·its - To damage in reputation; disgrace.
- To cause to be doubted or distrusted.
- To refuse to believe.
noun- Loss of or damage to one's reputation.
- Lack or loss of trust or belief; doubt.
- Something damaging to one's reputation or stature.
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