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Used with verbs:
"
We have a great reputation in this town."
(have, earned)
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He destroyed my reputation."
(destroyed, ruined, damaged, tarnished, hurt)
"
Can the shamed politician salvage his reputation?"
(salvage, restore, save, defend, maintain, protect)
"
She deserves her reputation."
(deserves)
"
Her reputation suffered after the scandal."
(suffered)
"
The company's reputation is based on good reviews."
(be + based, depends on, rests on)
"
He gained quite a reputation after the incident."
(gained, built, acquired, got, established)
"
How can we improve the company's reputation?"
(improve)
Used with adjectives:
"
She has earned a solid reputation."
(solid, excellent, great, good, terrible, bad, strong)
"
She has a tarnished reputation."
(tarnished, questionable)
"
His professional reputation as a trustworthy individual is at risk."
(professional, personal, longstanding, public)
"
He has an international reputation."
(international, growing, national, worldwide)
"
The school is known for its academic reputation."
(academic, literary, scientific, historical, established)
"
Her reputation as a strict teacher is well-earned."
(well-earned, well-deserved)
