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Meaning of 'disrepute' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Disrepute [ n.]
- Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.
2 . Disrepute [ v. t.]
- To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.

Meaning of 'disrepute' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . disrepute [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the state of being held in low esteem
Example in sentence:
  • because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute;
  • your actions will bring discredit to your name

Nearby Words:

dis dis- disabilities disability disable disabled disablement disabling disabuse disabused

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