discredits

Noun

• the state of being held in low esteem

Verb

• cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
• damage the reputation of
  • "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
• reject as false; refuse to accept
• third-person singular simple present indicative of discredit

Synonyms

disbelieve, discredit, disgrace, disrepute

Antonyms

believe, repute