
Disrepute
Negative Connotations
Disrepute always involves disapproval and often relates to behaviors that society sees negatively.
After the scandal, the organization was in disrepute.
Collective Impact
One person's actions can bring a whole group or institution into disrepute, affecting its public perception.
His fraud brought the entire company into disrepute.
Situational Use
Use 'disrepute' in formal situations or when discussing matters with serious implications.
The minister's misconduct has brought the government into disrepute.
Compare with
DegradationDiscreditIgnominyInfamyOpprobriumShameSlanderStigma
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