reputational damage

[/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃənəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
noun
dano à reputação
1. harm or injury to a person's or organization's good name, public image, or credibility
The scandal caused significant reputational damage to the company.
O escândalo causou dano significativo à reputação da empresa.
2. loss of public trust and confidence resulting from negative publicity or misconduct
The executive's arrest resulted in irreparable reputational damage.
A prisão do executivo resultou em dano irreparável à reputação.
3. negative impact on brand value and customer perception
The company faces reputational damage following the data breach.
A empresa enfrenta dano à reputação após a violação de dados.
This term has become increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American business discourse, particularly with the rise of social media and digital accountability. In Brazil, companies are increasingly concerned with 'dano reputacional' following corporate scandals or environmental incidents, reflecting growing corporate responsibility expectations. In the USA, 'reputational damage' is central to crisis management and PR strategies. The concept reflects modern concerns about transparency, accountability, and the rapid spread of information through digital channels.
NYC Slang
taking an L
Synonyms / Sinônimos
damage to reputationharm to imageloss of credibilityinjury to good namebrand damagepublic relations disaster
Antonyms / Antônimos
reputation buildingimage enhancementcredibility restorationgoodwill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dano à reputação
Standard usage in formal and business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
prejuízo à imagem
Commonly used alternative emphasizing image damage
São Paulo
dano reputacional
Preferred in corporate and legal contexts
Portugal
dano à reputação / prejuízo reputacional
Both forms used; formal business terminology

Related Words

reputationcredibilityimagebrandscandalmisconductpublic trustintegrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

taint someone's reputation
bring someone into disrepute
sully someone's name
drag through the mud
perder o crédito
mancha na reputação
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