What is another word for injured reputation?
Pronunciation: [ˈɪnd͡ʒəd ɹˌɛpjuːtˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
When someone's reputation has been damaged, it can be described as having a "tarnished" or "stained" reputation. The person in question might also have suffered from a "discredited" or "blemished" reputation, or even have an "illustrious" reputation that has been "besmirched." Other phrases that describe an injured reputation include having a reputation that has been "damaged," "ruined," "scarred" or "tainted." In some cases, people may use the phrase "negative image" to describe the damage that has been done to someone's reputation. Regardless of the words used, the fact remains that an injured reputation can have serious consequences for an individual or organization.
