discredit

noun

The article aimed to discredit the politician's reputation.

意味（1）

(countable or uncountable) Discrediting or disbelieving.

Mr. Burton disbelieves it, and has brought sufficient reasons for his discredit of so improbable a story.

意味（2）

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

意味（3）

(uncountable) The state of being discredited or disbelieved.

Later accounts have brought the story into discredit.

意味（4）

(uncountable) A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.