discredit (
http://definr.com/discredit)
n : 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]
[ant:
repute]
v 1: cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper
discredited the politician with its nasty commentary"
2: damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits
the politicians" [syn:
disgrace]
3: reject as false; refuse to accept [syn:
disbelieve] [ant:
believe]