verb
    
    -its; -ited; -iting
    
    [+ obj] to cause (someone or something) to seem dishonest or untrue
    
    
    
    
    
    to damage the reputation of (someone)
    
    
    
    noun
    
    [noncount] :loss of reputation or respect - often used with bring
    
    
    
    
    
    Something that is to your discredit causes people to have a less favorable opinion of you.