dis·cred·it
[dis-kred-it]
verb (used with object)
1.to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
1.to injure the credit or reputation of; defame: an effort to discredit honest politicians.
2.to show to be undeserving of trust or belief; destroy confidence in: Later research discredited earlier theories.
3.to give no credence to; disbelieve: There was good reason to discredit the witness.
noun
4. loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust: His theories met with general discredit.
5.loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute.
6.something that damages a good reputation: This behavior will be a discredit to your good name.
3.to give no credence to; disbelieve: There was good reason to discredit the witness.
noun
4. loss or lack of belief or confidence; disbelief; distrust: His theories met with general discredit.
5.loss or lack of repute or esteem; disrepute.
6.something that damages a good reputation: This behavior will be a discredit to your good name.