Disrepute — Defs

01 n. Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.

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Loss or want of reputation; ill character; disesteem; discredit.
“At the beginning of the eighteenth century astrology fell into general disrepute.” — Sir W. Scott.

Syn. Disesteem; discredit; dishonor; disgrace.

02 v. t. To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.

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To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor.[R.]
“More inclined to love them than to disrepute them.” — Jer. Taylor.