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Discredit (Verb)

Damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The investigative report discredits the company's claims of using eco-friendly practices.
His dishonest behavior discredits his entire argument and undermines his credibility.
The exposé discredits the charity's supposed philanthropic efforts.
The leaked documents discredit the government's denial of any wrongdoing in the scandal.
Critics argue that the recent revelations discredit the celebrity's charity work and public image.

Cause to be distrusted or disbelieved; "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The newspaper effectively discredited the opponent by publishing documents that implicated him in the scandal.
Her previous dishonesty would discredit her as a witness in the trial.
The investigation was said to discredit the claims that the company had made about the product.
His conflicting testimony discredited the entire case against him.
Their reputation was discredited after numerous customers reported receiving faulty products.

Reject as false; refuse to accept.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The evidence presented was not enough to discredit the claims made by the whistleblower.
She failed to discredit her opponent's arguments during the debate, ultimately losing the election.
The lack of substantial evidence aimed to discredit the conspiracy theories surrounding the event.
Scientists were quick to discredit the pseudoscientific claims made by the self-proclaimed expert.
The judge refused to discredit the key witness's testimony despite intense cross-examination.