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discredit

noun
  1. the state of being held in low esteem
    “your actions will bring discredit to your name”
    disrepute
verb
  1. reject as false
    disbelieve
  2. cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
    “The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary”
  3. damage the reputation of
    “This newspaper story discredits the politicians”
    disgrace