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reputing

 

[ rɪˈpjuːtɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

negative reputation

Reputing refers to the action of giving a reputation to someone or something, often negative in nature. It entails the process of assessing and declaring the qualities, behaviors, or character of a person, leading to a general belief or opinion about them. In this context, it is often associated with causing harm to someone's reputation through rumors or public statements. It highlights the impact of public perception and judgment, which can significantly affect personal and professional relationships.

Synonyms

defaming, discrediting, slandering, vilifying

Examples of usage

  • His constant gossiping led to reputing within the community.
  • The CEO faced reputing after the scandal became public.
  • Reputing can often stem from misunderstandings.
  • Social media has amplified the effects of reputing.

Translations

Translations of the word "reputing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reputação

🇮🇳 प्रसिद्धि

🇩🇪 Ruf

🇮🇩 reputasi

🇺🇦 репутація

🇵🇱 reputacja

🇯🇵 評判

🇫🇷 réputation

🇪🇸 reputación

🇹🇷 itibar

🇰🇷 평판

🇸🇦 سمعة

🇨🇿 reputace

🇸🇰 reputácia

🇨🇳 声誉

🇸🇮 ugled

🇮🇸 mætti

🇰🇿 абырой

🇬🇪 რეიტინგი

🇦🇿 reputasiya

🇲🇽 reputación

Etymology

The term 'reputing' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'reputare', which means to think over, consider, or calculate. This Latin term derived from 're-' (meaning 'again') and 'putare' (meaning 'to reckon or consider'). Over time, the concept evolved as the English language absorbed various Latin-based vocabulary, leading to the adaptation of the concept into 'reputing'. During the Middle Ages, the importance of reputation in society was paramount, influencing social standings and relationships. The act of reputing emerged as a method of social control, often employed to sway public opinion or endorse certain behaviors. In contemporary usage, 'reputing' is more commonly associated with damage to one’s reputation, particularly in the age of information where opinions are rapidly disseminated, thus leaving lasting impacts on individuals’ public personas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,720, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.