English Explanatory Dictionary

disrepute

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
verb
  1. To bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.

Pronunciation

/dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-disrepute.wav

Word forms

disrepute disreputes disreputing disreputed

Etymology

From dis- + repute.

Synonyms

disesteem discredit disfavour disgrace dishonour disrepute ignominy ill fame ill repute infamy notoriety unfame denigrate assassinate asperse backbite badmouth befoul belibel besmirch besmear bewray blacken blame blaze blemish blot blur calumniate calumny chat shit chat shite cloud defame demonize deprave depreciate detract dirty disparage diss drag through the mud forgab forspeak foul infamize lampoon libel malign monsterize muddy reproach revile scandal shit-talk slag slander smear smirch spatter

Antonyms

credit distinction esteem renown repute
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