Word |
Disrepute |
Meaning |
the status of being untrustworthy or dishonorable |
Example 1 |
Once the college fell into disrepute because of the hazing scandal, its number of applicants declined. |
Example 2 |
The country club’s racism landed it in disrepute and caused the golf association to remove the establishment from its tour list. |
Example 3 |
When the player was caught with steroids, he found himself in disrepute and facing expulsion from the team. |
Example 4 |
The judge’s arrest for accepting bribes put all his court decisions in disrepute. |
Example 5 |
After the police officer shot an unarmed teen, the city residents saw the entire police department as being in disrepute. |
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