disrepute

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disrepute - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Disrepute \Dis`re*pute"\, n.
     Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem;
     discredit.
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           At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology
           fell into general disrepute.             --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
  
     Syn: Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace.
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  Disrepute \Dis`re*pute"\, v. t.
     To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. [R.]
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           More inclined to love them than to disrepute them.
                                                    --Jer. Taylor.
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disrepute - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  disrepute
      n 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" [syn: disrepute,
           discredit] [ant: reputation, repute]