The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word DISCREDITS
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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The straight part
We know that "Casts doubt on" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case casts doubt on = discredits.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does DISCREDITS mean?
DISCREDITS verb- To harm the good reputation of a person; to cause an idea or piece of evidence to seem false or unreliable.