discredit
//dɪsˈkrɛdɪt//
Verb
discreditInfinitive
discreditPresent tense
discreditedPast tense
discreditedPast participle
discreditingPresent participle
discreditsThird-person singular
1
To damage the reputation or credibility of someone or something by causing others to doubt or distrust them.
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
2
To refuse to believe or accept something as true; to reject as false or unreliable.
Scientists discredited the old theory after new evidence emerged.
Noun
1
Loss or lack of reputation or respect; the state of being distrusted or disbelieved.
The scandal brought discredit to the entire organization.
2
A person or thing that brings shame or disgrace to someone or something.
His behavior was a discredit to the entire family.