Synonyms: discredit, disrepute
Definition: the state of being held in low esteem
Usage: your actions will bring discredit to your name; because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
Similar words: dishonor, dishonour
Definition: a state of shame or disgrace
Usage: he was resigned to a life of dishonor
Synonyms: disbelieve, discredit
Definition: reject as false; refuse to accept
Similar words: reject
Definition: refuse to accept or acknowledge
Usage: I reject the idea of starting a war; The journal rejected the student's paper
Synonyms: discredit
Definition: cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
Usage: The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary
Similar words: brush aside, brush off, ignore, push aside, discount, dismiss, disregard
Definition: bar from attention or consideration
Usage: She dismissed his advances
Definition: damage the reputation of
Usage: This newspaper story discredits the politicians
Similar words: belittle, pick at, disparage
Definition: express a negative opinion of
Usage: She disparaged her student's efforts