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Disrepute meaning

Loss or want of reputation; ill character.

Synonyms of Disrepute

Using Disrepute

  • The main meaning on this page is: Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
  • Useful related words include: discredit, dishonor, dishonour, repute.
  • In the example corpus, disrepute often appears in combinations such as: into disrepute, disrepute to, disrepute and.

Context around Disrepute

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 25.8 words
  • Position in the sentence: 1 start, 5 middle, 14 end
  • Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Disrepute

  • In this selection, "disrepute" usually appears near the end of the sentence. The average example has 25.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, brought and shall stand out and add context to how "disrepute" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include also brought disrepute to the and authority into disrepute. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "disrepute" sits close to words such as abner, acquit and adamantly, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with disrepute

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

They, he said, have this consistent line of bringing India's democracy into disrepute. (14 words)

For those asking under which rule, it is for “bringing the party into disrepute”. (14 words)

Mr Livingstone did not accept he was guilty of anti-Semitism nor bringing Labour into disrepute. (16 words)

Director-general Tim Davie has previously confirmed that high-profile staff members have in their contract a clause about not bringing the BBC into disrepute, but employment lawyers said that a legal case on this basis would be difficult to bring. (41 words)

Independent councillor for St Columb Minor John Fitter replied: “I do believe this council is in danger of being brought into disrepute if we are seen to be suppressing items that would normally be recorded in the minutes. (38 words)

After the review in October 2020 and the issuing of new social media guidelines for BBC staff, the corporation told employees they must not bring the corporation “into disrepute” with their use of social media. (35 words)

Let them get her, but trying to bring the name of the church to disrepute, they should stop it! (19 words)

Example sentences (20)

After the review in October 2020 and the issuing of new social media guidelines for BBC staff, the corporation told employees they must not bring the corporation “into disrepute” with their use of social media.

However, the appeals committee has scraped the K2 million and K500 000 fines imposed on Wanderers for abandonment of the match and bringing the game of football into disrepute.

However the inquiry by the disciplinary sub-committee has ruled Mr Williams did not breach any principles of public life, or bring the party into disrepute by his actions.

Independent councillor for St Columb Minor John Fitter replied: “I do believe this council is in danger of being brought into disrepute if we are seen to be suppressing items that would normally be recorded in the minutes.

In its letter, the Welwitchia health centre accused the two trainees of disobeying the student code of conduct and bringing the good name of the institution into disrepute.

Mr Livingstone did not accept he was guilty of anti-Semitism nor bringing Labour into disrepute.

Mrs. Quansah cautioned that members who brought the party’s image into disrepute shall be dealt with accordingly, stressing that members should remain resolute and stay focused going into the 2024 General Election.

Saskia Esken, the co-leader of Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s centre-left Social Democratic party (SPD), which is in the opposition in Bavaria, said on Monday that the regional government should not fall into disrepute.

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The doctor has outraged many who said he was unprofessional and brought the profession into disrepute, while others claimed they reported him.

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which produces the show, said the inclusion of a Russian entry at the contest in Turin would bring it into “disrepute”.

Director-general Tim Davie has previously confirmed that high-profile staff members have in their contract a clause about not bringing the BBC into disrepute, but employment lawyers said that a legal case on this basis would be difficult to bring.

He was found guilty of ‘unacceptable professional conduct’ and his actions were ‘conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute’.

It was decided that the councillors broke Section 5.1 of the council's code of conduct which says "as a councillor I do not bring my role or local authority into disrepute".

Let them get her, but trying to bring the name of the church to disrepute, they should stop it!

They, he said, have this consistent line of bringing India's democracy into disrepute.

For those asking under which rule, it is for “bringing the party into disrepute”.

However, according to Professor Neil Martinson it is alleged that Variava brought the department into disrepute.

However, the committee found the guilty for misconducting themselves thereby bringing the name of the institution into disrepute and embarrassment.

If Six Nations disciplinary chiefs decide action is needed it will be brought under the charge of bringing the game into disrepute, which could lead to a warning, fine or stadium ban.

Mistry also brought disrepute to the Tata group in the way he handled the DoCoMo litigation.

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Common combinations with disrepute

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "disrepute" in a sentence?
An example: "After the review in October 2020 and the issuing of new social media guidelines for BBC staff, the corporation told employees they must not bring the corporation “into disrepute” with their use of social media." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "disrepute" from authentic English texts.
What does "disrepute" mean?
Disrepute means: Loss or want of reputation; ill character.
What are synonyms of "disrepute"?
Common synonyms of "disrepute" include: discredit, dishonor, dishonour, repute.
How many example sentences with "disrepute" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "disrepute", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.