Meaning

1 senses

  1. (uncountable)Loss or want of reputation; ill character.

    дурна́я сла́ваdurnája sláva, сомни́тельная репута́цияsomnítelʹnaja reputácija, плоха́я репута́цияploxája reputácija

More definitions
  • the state of being held in low esteem

Examples

4 sentences

  1. Tom's conduct brought his family into disrepute.

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  2. The family name fell into disrepute following their son's federal indictment.

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  3. Mayor Jackson brought Boston into considerable disrepute.

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  4. The Jackson family fell into disrepute after Tom's arrest.

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Translations

5 languages
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By meaning 1
ill character:

Synonyms

12 synonyms
discreditB2disgraceB2notorietyC2disesteemdisfavourdishonourignominyill fameill reputeinfamyunfame
Close in meaning
  • the state of being held in low esteem:discredit

Antonyms

5 antonyms
creditA2distinctionB1esteemrenownC1reputeC2

Lessons for this word

1 lessons

See also

neighbours in the dictionary
disrepairdisreputabledisrespectdisrespectfuldisrespectfully
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