1.
disgrace; dishonor; stigma; bad reputation
A tarnished reputation or the stigma of having done something shameful. Refers to the stain on one's name or honor, rather than the feeling of shame itself.
Usage
汚名 literally means "dirty name" and refers to a damaged reputation. It is almost always used with a small set of fixed collocations. The key distinction is between 汚名を返上する (to redeem one's name through positive action) and 汚名を晴らす (to clear one's name by disproving accusations).