discredit🔊

To harm the good reputation of (a person). +

To cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable. +

Discrediting or disbelieving.

A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.

The state of being discredited or disbelieved.

A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.