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Etymoleon - Word History, the etymology podcast.

113. Reputation

March 15, 2026·14 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This episode explores lesser known words that are useful in conversations about reputation, considering their origins and recognisable words from the same root. Words highlighted include perfidious, calumny, susurration, ignominy, opprobrium, obloquy and flagitious. Listen to the history of how a derailed train helped shape the beginnings of the modern public relations industry. Sources: https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/1857-08-18/debates/4642f51a-ffe6-4eee-a43e-927...

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