Reputation is a noun, a word for the general thought developed by others on how they view someone. That view may or may not be true.
Example: The star football player had a reputation of being good at everything
Example 2: Since Mary always had good grades and the highest GPA she developed a reputation for being the smartest person in school.
I had the washing machine fitted by a reputable plumber but he was unable to make the thing work.
The scandal ruined the reputation of the governor.
I'm sending Wendy to Harvard because it has a great reputation for teaching law.
His reputation preceded him so there was no need for an introduction.
My doctor safeguards her good reputation jealously.
The word 'reputation' is a noun; a word for the subjective opinions of others; a word for a concept; a word for a thing.A noun functions as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.Examples:His reputation was sullied after the affair with the maid. (subject of the sentence)We learned his reputation was the best in the business. (direct object of the verb 'learned')This movie is not as good as its reputation. (object of the preposition 'as')
The diplomat had a reputation as a peacemaker, and was welcomed by both sides.
That restaurant had a reputation for great seafood.
His defamatory remarks about the company ruined it's reputation.
This boy and a good reputation in school.
To besmirch something or someone is to tarnish their reputation. An example of a sentence using the word "besmirch" is "The editor of the newspaper was persistently attempting to besmirch the mayor. "
I will not sully my reputation by doing that.
The employee's reputation for looking professional was defiled when he arrived at work without wearing proper attire.
By luck or by charm, he made it through the scandal with his reputation intact.I am grateful that my sanity is still intact!
Public confession does NOT improve one's reputation. Each demerit reduces one's reputation. What's their reputation?