disrepute

bring (someone or something) into disrepute

To tarnish someone's or something's reputation in some way. Don't bring my stellar reputation into disrepute with those lies! A few disgruntled patrons have brought the restaurant's reputation into disrepute with their negative online reviews. He's just jealous—that's why he's trying to bring my work ethic into disrepute to anyone who will listen.

See also: bring, disrepute

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bring someone or something into disrepute

to dishonor or discredit someone or something. This embarrassing incident will bring the entire committee into disrepute. My bankruptcy brought me into disrepute.

See also: bring, disrepute

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.