Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bad name

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.27 in modern English

Syllables
bad -name
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Lack of reverence or esteem; poor reputation.

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bad, name.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

bad names (plural)

Phrases

to give a bad name

Frequently Paired Words

to give a bad name

Synonyms

ignominy

Questions

What does bad name mean?
Lack of reverence or esteem; poor reputation.

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