Discredit - Definition
discredit
n 1: 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" [syn: disrepute,
discredit] [ant: reputation, repute]
v 1: cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper
discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
2: damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits
the politicians" [syn: discredit, disgrace]
3: reject as false; refuse to accept [syn: disbelieve,
discredit] [ant: believe]