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disrepute

[dis-ri-pyoot] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpjut /


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Digwa's family apologised to Nowak's family and for bringing the Sikh community into "disrepute".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

"Without this court's intervention, there is a likelihood of grave injustice or the administration of justice being brought into disrepute," he ruled.

From Barron's May 14, 2026

Broadcasters and artists participating in this year's show are prevented from speaking publicly about anything which could bring the contest into disrepute.

From BBC May 10, 2026

"My dad is coming home," insists a hopeful Telemachus, with his father's house having seemingly fallen into disrepute, chaos and ruin during his 20-year absence.

From BBC May 5, 2026

That kind of disrepute we would not care for.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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