give a bad name

== English == === Verb === give a bad name (third-person singular simple present gives a bad name, present participle giving a bad name, simple past gave a bad name, past participle given a bad name) To cause people to lose respect, reverence or esteem for something or someone. Synonyms: discredit, dishonour, knock down to size, put someone in their place; see also Thesaurus:demean ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====