disdeify

/ˈdɪsˌdaɪˌfaɪ, -ˌdaɪˈfaɪ, -ˌdaɪfaɪ, ˌdɪsdɪˈfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to bring into contempt or disrepute

“The politician’s scandalous behavior disdeified the entire government.”

2. verb

to reduce to a lower or less dignified state

“The company’s financial struggles disdeified the once-respected brand.”

Synonyms

  • besmirch
  • discredit

Antonyms

  • elevate
  • exalt