[noun] 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" Synonyms:disrepute
[verb] cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
[verb] damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians" Synonyms:disgrace
[verb] reject as false; refuse to accept Synonyms:disbelieve
