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 ]

cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary'

damage the reputation of; This newspaper story discredits the politicians

[ Syn: disgrace ]

reject as false; refuse to accept

[ Syn: disbelieve ]