disrepute

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This disrepute is a result partly due to the upright morality which usually follows in the train of the Protestant faith.

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  1. noun Damage to or loss of reputation.

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  • This brought the University into disrepute, and endeavours have been made to remedy the abuse. —  Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck
  • The sense of smell has fallen into disrepute, and a deaf person is reluctant to speak of it. —  Story of My Life
  • Ruling body FIA has summoned McLaren to a special hearing on April 29 to answer charges of bringing the sport into disrepute, and the British team could face sanctions that include being banned from the world championship. —  Tsn.ca Top Stories RSS
  • Yet free trade has fallen into disrepute, as more workers, voters and politcians express skepticism, questioning why most rewards flow to a few. —  YaleGlobal Online
  • A management committee meeting decided earlier this week not to press charges against De Villiers for bringing rugby into disrepute, a charge which saw one of De Villiers 'predecessors, Nick Mallett, dismissed for the "crime" of publicly voicing his dissatisfaction at the price of Test tickets. —  IOL: News
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