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disrepute Definition

dis·re·pute (dis′ri pyo̵̅o̅t, disri pyo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

lack or loss of repute; bad reputation; disgrace; disfavor
disrepute Synonyms

disrepute

n.

disrepute Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • public: Smearing opponents with unsubstantiated accusations brings politics into further disrepute with a public increasingly alienated from the democratic process.

Preposition: for

  • time: Even Chinese art, which had so intrigued eighteenth century connoisseurs, fell into disrepute for a time.

Adjective modifier

  • serious: To prevent the University being brought into serious disrepute.
  • public: Members of your Faculty may wish to ask questions of a management who have brought their institution into such public disrepute.
  • such: Members of your Faculty may wish to ask questions of a management who have brought their institution into such public disrepute.
  • utter: This farce brings the sport into total and utter disrepute.

Modifies a noun

  • charge: The Football Association of Wales will hear the first of three disrepute charges against Swansea City on March 11.

Preposition: in

  • way: He made some mention that his character was brought into some disrepute in some way in the court.