discredited

(verb) cause to be distrusted or disbelieved. Synonyms: discredit. Example: "The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary."

(verb) damage the reputation of. Synonyms: discredit, disgrace. Example: "This newspaper story discredits the politicians."

(verb) reject as false; refuse to accept. Synonyms: disbelieve, discredit.

(adj) being unjustly brought into disrepute. Synonyms: damaged. Examples: "A discredited politician." "Her damaged reputation."

(adj) suffering shame. Synonyms: disgraced, dishonored, shamed.