1. to cause people to stop respecting or trusting someone or something
2. to show that something is not true or reliable

1. loss of reputation or respect

Examples

• The scandal discredited the politician’s career.
• New evidence discredited the witness’s testimony.
• The false accusations brought discredit to his name.
• Scientists worked to discredit the flawed study.
• She tried to discredit her opponent’s arguments.
• The company’s reputation suffered great discredit.
• His lies discredited everything he had said before.