Meaning : The state of being held in low esteem.
Example :
Your actions will bring discredit to your name.
Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.
Synonyms : disrepute
Meaning : Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved.
Example :
The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary.
Meaning : Damage the reputation of.
Example :
This newspaper story discredits the politicians.
Synonyms : disgrace
Meaning : Reject as false. Refuse to accept.
Synonyms : disbelieve
Accept as true. Take to be true.
I believed his report.