disrepute
Use Disrepute in a sentence
rɪˈpyut noun
bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into ): Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute.
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| a loss or lack of credit or repute | |
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Disrepute
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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Example sentences
Supposedly, this was to bring the government into disrepute, by getting officials blamed.
The email got lots of publicity, brought the firm into disrepute, and he became a laughing stock.
Regrettably, all industries have a few members who operate in a manner that brings disrepute to the honest, hardworking majority.
It's only after a claim has fallen into disrepute that a physicist will come out and spin it in a negative light.
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