'Disrepute' definitions:
Definition of 'disrepute'
(from WordNet)
noun
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]
Definition of 'Disrepute'
From: GCIDE
- Disrepute \Dis`re*pute"\, n. Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit. [1913 Webster]
- At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology fell into general disrepute. --Sir W. Scott.
- Syn: Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Disrepute'
From: GCIDE
- Disrepute \Dis`re*pute"\, v. t. To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. [R.] [1913 Webster]
- More inclined to love them than to disrepute them. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]