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- [dis-ri-pyoot]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈpyut/
- /ˌdɪs.rɪˈpjuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-ri-pyoot]
- /ˌdɪs rɪˈpyut/
Definitions of disrepute word
- noun disrepute bad repute; low regard; disfavor (usually preceded by in or into): Some literary theories have fallen into disrepute. 1
- noun disrepute The state of being held in low esteem by the public. 1
- noun disrepute bad reputation 1
- noun disrepute a loss or lack of credit or repute 0
- noun disrepute lack or loss of repute; bad reputation; disgrace; disfavor 0
- noun disrepute Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit. 0
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Origin of disrepute
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; dis-1 + repute
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Parts of speech for Disrepute
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disrepute popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
disrepute usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disrepute
noun disrepute
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
- stigma — a mark of disgrace or infamy; a stain or reproach, as on one's reputation.
- scandal — a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.
- scar — a precipitous, rocky place; cliff.
- cloud — A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour.
Antonyms for disrepute
noun disrepute
- perfection — the state or quality of being or becoming perfect.
- blank — Something that is blank has nothing on it.
- cleanliness — Cleanliness is the degree to which people keep themselves and their surroundings clean.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
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