# rebate vs repute

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rebate
*noun · IPA /ˈɹiːbeɪt/ · frequency rank #19,434*
A deduction from an amount that is paid; an abatement.

### repute
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈpjuːt/ · frequency rank #45,047*
Reputation, especially a good reputation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/rebate-vs-repute