dis·re·pute 
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpju:t/ noun
/ˌdɪsrɪˈpju:t/ noun [noncount] formal : a state of not being respected or trusted by most people : a state of having a bad reputation
▪ The theory has been in disrepute for years. ▪ The star player's drug use will bring the game into disrepute. [=give the game a bad reputation; make people not respect the game] ▪ The technique has fallen into disrepute. [=it is no longer respected or trusted]
▪ The theory has been in disrepute for years. ▪ The star player's drug use will bring the game into disrepute. [=give the game a bad reputation; make people not respect the game] ▪ The technique has fallen into disrepute. [=it is no longer respected or trusted]
