discredit
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
Discrediting or disbelieving.
A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.
The state of being discredited or disbelieved.
Example: Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.
A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.
verb
Definitions
To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.
Example: The candidate tried to discredit his opponent.