DISREPUTE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for DISREPUTE?

Need another word that means the same as “disrepute”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “disrepute” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Disrepute” are: discredit, disgrace, shame, dishonour, infamy, notoriety, ignominy, stigma, scandal, bad reputation, lack of respectability

Disrepute as a Noun

Definitions of "Disrepute" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “disrepute” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state of being held in low esteem by the public.
• The state of being held in low esteem.

Synonyms of "Disrepute" as a noun (11 Words)

bad reputation	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
discredit	Loss or lack of reputation or respect. Your actions will bring discredit to your name.
disgrace	Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action. He s a disgrace to the legal profession.
dishonour	Lacking honor or integrity. They have brought dishonour upon our family.
ignominy	Public shame or disgrace. The ignominy of being imprisoned.
infamy	A state of extreme dishonor. A date which will live in infamy.
lack of respectability	The state of needing something that is absent or unavailable.
notoriety	The state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality. She has a certain notoriety.
scandal	Rumour or malicious gossip about scandalous events or actions. I know that you would want no scandal attached to her name.
shame	An unfortunate development. The incident had brought shame on his family.
stigma	The apical end of the style where deposited pollen enters the pistil. The stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me.

Usage Examples of "Disrepute" as a noun

• One of the top clubs in the country is bringing the game into disrepute.
• Because of the scandal the school has fallen into disrepute.

Associations of "Disrepute" (30 Words)

barrack	Lodge in barracks. The granary in which the platoons were barracked.
boo	Say boo to show disapproval of a speaker or performer. The audience greeted this comment with boos and hisses.
contemn	Treat or regard with contempt. It lay in Deronda s nature usually to contemn the feeble.
contempt	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. This action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority.
deride	Express contempt for; ridicule. The decision was derided by environmentalists.
derision	Contemptuous laughter. My stories were greeted with derision and disbelief.
despise	Feel contempt or a deep repugnance for. He despises the people he has to work for.
despite	Contemptuous disregard. The despite done by him to the holy relics.
discourtesy	A lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; wounding the feelings or others. He was able to discourage visitors without obvious discourtesy.
discredit	Cause (an idea or account) to seem false or unreliable. The paper discredited the politician with its nasty commentary.
disdain	Look down on with disdain. He disdained to discuss the matter further.
disgrace	Loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonourable action. If he d gone back it would have brought disgrace on the family.
disrespect	A disrespectful mental attitude. Growing disrespect for the rule of law.
flout	Laugh at with contempt and derision. Flout the rules.
gibe	An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect. Some cynics in the media might gibe.
hoot	With reference to a car horn siren etc make or cause to make a hoot. Sam hooted his horn.
humiliation	The action of humiliating someone or the state of being humiliated. The conference decision was a humiliation for the union s executive.
indignity	Treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or to lose one’s dignity. The indignity of needing financial help.
insult	A disrespectful or scornfully abusive remark or act. They yelled insults at the visiting team.
jeer	Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice. The crowd jeered at the speaker.
jibe	Make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer. A jibe at his old rivals.
mock	The act of mocking or ridiculing. Boys in mock battle.
mockery	A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way. Stung by her mockery Frankie hung his head.
parody	Make a parody of. He gave her a parody of a smile.
ridicule	Subject to laughter or ridicule. His theory was ridiculed and dismissed.
rudeness	A manner that is rude and insulting. Alice becomes disgusted by the rudeness of her three companions.
sarcasm	The use of irony to mock or convey contempt. He used sarcasm to upset his opponent.
scoff	An object of ridicule. You a scientist he scoffed.
scorn	Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike. I met with scoffs I met with scorns.
sneer	Smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner. She had sneered at their bad taste.