To knowingly say that something is smaller or less important than it actually is, especially as a way of showing contempt or deprecation.
To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.
A degree of dishonour or disesteem; ill repute; reproach.
A person or thing that causes harm to a reputation, as of a person, family, or institution.
The state of being discredited or disbelieved.
Discrediting or disbelieving.