Associations to the word «Disrepute»

Wiktionary

DISREPUTE, noun. Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.
DISREPUTE, verb. To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.

Dictionary definition

DISREPUTE, noun. The state of being held in low esteem; "your actions will bring discredit to your name"; "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute".

Wise words

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