discredit

Meanings

Noun

• the state of being held in low esteem
  • "your actions will bring discredit to your name"

Verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
  • "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
• damage the reputation of
  • "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
• reject as false; refuse to accept

Synonyms

disbelieve, disgrace, disrepute

Antonyms

believe, repute