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disrepute

[dis-ri-pyoot] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpjut /


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The committee resolved Fife Cook had failed to treat others with courtesy and respect and had brought the council into disrepute.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The actions of the players and staff could be judged as "violating the basic rules of decent conduct" and "behaving in a way that brings the sport of football and/or Fifa into disrepute".

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Ali was one of several high-profile players who spoke out in support of the ex-Yorkshire player, whose experiences led to five former players being found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

The family added that it "apologises to the Sikh community for our son's actions which have unfairly brought the community into disrepute" and asked that the "tragedy is not used to inflame division or hostility".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

That kind of disrepute we would not care for.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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