NOUN | state | disrepute, discredit | the state of being held in low esteem |
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Sounds | dih.srihpyuw't | |
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Rhymes | absolute ... uproot: 83 rhymes with uwt... |
Meaning | The state of being held in low esteem. | |
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Example | "because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute" | |
Synonym | discredit | |
Narrower | infamy | Evil fame or public reputation |
Broader | dishonor, dishonour | A state of shame or disgrace |
Opposite | repute, reputation | The state of being held in high esteem and honor |
Spanish | descrédito, deslustre, desprestigio, mala reputación | |
Catalan | descrèdit, desprestigi, mala reputació |
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