discredit

discredit

noun

Definition of DISCREDIT

the state of having lost the esteem of others <to his everlasting discredit, the coach was found to have placed bets against his own team>

Synonyms discredit, disesteem, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, infamy, obloquy, odium, opprobrium, reproach, shame

Related Words scandal; contempt, despite, disdain, scorn; deprecation, disapprobation, disapproval, disfavor; abasement, debasement, debasing, degradation, dust, humbling, humiliation; blot, brand, shadow, slur, smirch, spot, stain, stigma, taint

Near Antonyms admiration, appreciation, estimation, regard; awe, fear, reverence; fame, glory, renown, repute

Antonyms esteem, honor, respect