disrepute Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the state of being held in low esteem
discredit.
- your actions will bring discredit to your name
- because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
WordNet
Dis`re*pute" noun
Definitions
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
Definitions
To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. R.More inclined to love them tan to disrepute them. Jer. Taylor.
