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disrepute.

Loss or want of reputation; ill character.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/UK
  1. Loss or want of reputation; ill character.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repute English disrepute From dis- + repute.

verb/dɪsɹɪˈpjuːt/UK
  1. To bring into disrepute; to hold in dishonor.

Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin dis- Old French des-bor. Latin dis-bor. Middle English dis- English dis- English repute English disrepute From dis- + repute.

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