good name
Respected public standing
A good name is a reputation for integrity and honor.
The phrase treats "name" as standing for one's public character—what people think when they hear it.
He worked hard to protect his good name.
A good name is worth more than riches.
To clear one's good name is to restore a damaged reputation.
- calumnyMalicious false statement
- false accusationUntrue claim of wrongdoing
- defamationFalse statements harming reputation
- character assassinationDestroying someone's good name
- drag through the mudPublicly damage someone's name
probity · prestige · reputation · rectitude · moral fiber · dignity · incorruption · character · repute · honor · morality · vilification · goodwill · malicious gossip · libel · besmirch · integrity · honesty
- honorhonor, honor code, code of honor, personal honor, word of honor
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
- family honorreputation, disgrace, dishonor, family legacy, prestige
- standingstanding, status, stature, reputation, position
- chivalryknighthood, knights, chivalry, medieval knights, honor
- Esteemrespect, honor, admiration, regard, reverence