disrepute Meaning, Definition & Usage
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
Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.
At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology fell into general disrepute. Sir W. Scott.
Syn. -- Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace.
Dis`re*pute" transitive verb
To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.R.
More inclined to love them tan to disrepute them. Jer. Taylor.
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