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DISREPUTE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The state of being held in low esteem
Example:
because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute
Synonyms:
discredit; disrepute
Classified under:
Nouns denoting stable states of affairs
Hypernyms ("disrepute" is a kind of...):
dishonor; dishonour (a state of shame or disgrace)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "disrepute"):
infamy (evil fame or public reputation)
Antonym:
repute (the state of being held in high esteem and honor)
