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disrepute

[dis-ri-pyoot] / ˌdɪs rɪˈpyut /
NOUN
dishonor, shame
Synonyms
STRONG
blemish blot brand cloud discredit disesteem disfavor disgrace ignominy infamy notoriety obloquy odium opprobrium reproach scandal scar slur smear spot stain stigma taint unpopularity
WEAK
ill fame ill favor ill repute ingloriousness
Antonyms
STRONG
approval blank cleanliness honor perfection praise respect
WEAK
esteem good reputation

Example Sentences

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News at Ten presenter Huw Edwards and former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood brought the BBC into serious disrepute by their actions.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

They could yet lead England's governing Football Association to charge the 73-year-old Ratcliffe with bringing the game into disrepute.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Sources told BBC Sport that the FA is examining whether Sir Jim's comments brought the game into disrepute.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Ratcliffe's comments could lead to a possible disciplinary charge of "bringing the game into disrepute" by England's governing Football Association.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

That kind of disrepute we would not care for.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.