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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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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

A CAF statement said the tactician was guilty of "unsporting conduct" and "bringing the game into disrepute" during the decider in Rabat on January 18, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

The Teaching Regulation Agency panel heard that Patrick Lawler, who taught in Northumberland and Bristol, also brought the teaching profession into disrepute.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

Reform UK has since kicked five councillors out for bringing the party into "disrepute" and displaying a "lack of integrity".

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

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.