Definitions:

1. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved verb
   • The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
2. damage the reputation of verb
   • This newspaper story discredits the politicians
3. the state of being held in low esteem noun
   • your actions will bring discredit to your name

Synonyms:

• disbelieve
• disgrace
• disrepute

NearBy Words:

• discreditable
• discreditably
• discredited