The term 'ill repute' is used to describe a bad reputation or a lack of respect. It can be broken down into four crossword solutions: DISREPUTE (9 letters), DISCREDIT (9 letters), DISHONOUR (9 letters), and INFAMY (6 letters). DISREPUTE refers to a state of being held in low esteem, DISCREDIT implies that someone's reputation has been damaged, DISHONOUR suggests a lack of respect, and INFAMY is a strong word for notoriety or notoriety. All of these words are related to the concept of ill repute, and together they paint a picture of a person or thing with a poor reputation.