the general opinion about the character, qualities etc of a person or thing
commonly held opinion of person's character
Cases of word usage
1) to attack the good reputation (of a person) (defame)
2) to lower (oneself, also a person) in dignity, reputation (demean)
3) (of speech, words etc) showing bad behaviour, a bad quality etc or one's low opinion; damaging a good reputation (derogatory)
4) the loss of credit or good reputation (discredit)
5) the loss of respect, favour, good reputation (disgrace)
6) having or producing a bad reputation (disreputable)
7) to add to (the value, attraction, reputation etc) (enhance)
8) (the publishing of) a written or printed statement that damages a person's reputation (libel)
9) the respect that results from the good reputation (of a person, nation etc) and power or influence coming from this (prestige)
10) respected; having a good reputation (reputable)