How was the reputation of the weimar republic damaged by signing the armistice of 1918?

The reputation of the Weimar Republic was severely damaged by the signing of the Armistice of 1918 because it was perceived as a surrender to the Allies in World War I. Many Germans felt betrayed, believing that the military could have continued to fight, and they associated the new government with this perceived capitulation. This loss of national pride contributed to the "stab-in-the-back" myth, which blamed the republic's leaders for Germany's defeat, leading to widespread disillusionment and political instability. Consequently, the Weimar Republic struggled to gain legitimacy and support from the populace.