Disrepute
Pronunciation : Dis`re*pute"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Dis`re*pute"
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To bring into disreputation; to hold in dishonor. [R.] More inclined to love them tan to disrepute them. Jer. Taylor.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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