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