disrepute

[ dis-ri-pyoot ]

noun

1. bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into ):

   Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.

   Synonyms: disgrace, disfavor

disrepute

/ ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt /

noun

1. a loss or lack of credit or repute

Word History and Origins

Origin of disrepute¹

First recorded in 1645–55; dis- ¹ + repute

Example Sentences

He also called on the chief constable of Essex Police to apologise to Pearson or risk bringing the force into disrepute.

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Nigeria's House of Representatives has referred Ikwechegh to its Ethics and Privileges Committee after he was accused of bringing it into disrepute.

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Forest denied they had questioned the integrity of officials or brought the game into disrepute.

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He denied allegations by the Conservatives that the new government’s claims to have inherited an economic "black hole" were bringing the civil service into "disrepute".

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The club were charged by the Cricket Regulator in June, having been alleged to have brought the game into "disrepute".

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