Noun
- 1. disrepute, discredit, dishonor, dishonour
- usage: 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
- 1. discredit, dismiss, disregard, brush aside, brush off, discount, push aside, ignore
- usage: cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
- 2. discredit, disgrace, disparage, belittle, pick at
- usage: damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
- 3. disbelieve, discredit, reject
- usage: reject as false; refuse to accept
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