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reputation
[ rep-yuh-tey-shuhn ]
noun
- the estimation in which a person or thing is held, especially by the community or the public generally; repute:
a man of good reputation.
- favorable repute; good name:
to ruin one's reputation by misconduct.
Synonyms: recognition, honor, esteem, renown, distinction, fame
Antonyms: disrepute
- a favorable and publicly recognized name or standing for merit, achievement, reliability, etc.:
to build up a reputation.
- the estimation or name of being, having, having done, etc., something specified:
He has the reputation of being a shrewd businessman.
reputation
/ ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən /
noun
- the estimation in which a person or thing is generally held; opinion
- a high opinion generally held about a person or thing; esteem
- notoriety or fame, esp for some specified characteristic
- have a reputationto be known or notorious, esp for promiscuity, excessive drinking, or the like
Derived Forms
- ˌrepuˈtationless, adjective
Other Words From
- repu·tation·al adjective
- self-repu·tation noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of reputation1
Word History and Origins
Origin of reputation1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"Our investigation found that Grubhub tricked its customers, deceived its drivers and unfairly damaged the reputation and revenues of restaurants that did not partner with Grubhub — all in order to drive scale and accelerate growth."
Bryan Freedman, an attorney who represents Baldoni, Wayfarer Studios and its representatives, pushed back against Lively’s allegations in a statement claiming it was a “desperate attempt” by the actor to fix her “negative reputation.”
The gang selling these branded drugs is the Pure Third Command, one of Rio's most powerful criminal groups, with a reputation both for making its opponents disappear, and for fanatical evangelical Christianity.
A Swiss meringue is a little less “stable” than an Italian and has the reputation of being easier.
Now, it’s not unusual to have a run-in with a celebrity at 4100 Bar on a weekend with its new reputation as a charmingly sleazy playground for the internet-famous.
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