discredit

/dɪskɹˈɛdət/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the state of being held in low esteem
   “your actions will bring discredit to your name”

verb

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”
3. reject as false; refuse to accept

Synonyms for discredit

• disrepute
• disgrace
• disbelieve

Words that rhyme with discredit

• credit
• edit
• accredit