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dishonor vs disrepute

disrepute vs dishonor

dishonor and disrepute both are nouns.

dishonor is a verb but disrepute is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dishonor Yes No Yes No
disrepute Yes No No No
As nouns, disrepute is a hyponym of dishonor; that is, disrepute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dishonor:
  • dishonor: a state of shame or disgrace
  • disrepute: the state of being held in low esteem
Other hyponyms of dishonor include disesteem, discredit, corruptness, disgrace, ignominy, shame, infamy, opprobrium.
dishonor (noun) disrepute (noun)
lacking honor or integrity the state of being held in low esteem
a state of shame or disgrace
dishonor (verb) disrepute (verb)
refuse to accept
bring shame or dishonor upon
force (someone) to have sex against their will
Difference between dishonor and disrepute

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