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disrepute

dis·re·pute

UK/dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/ US/ˌdɪsrɪˈpjut/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of being held in low esteem

  • “your actions will bring discredit to your name”
  • “because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute”
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From dis- + repute.

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