noun
bad reputation; infamy; unfavorable criticism
Refers to a widely held negative opinion about a person, group, or thing. Often used in contexts like 悪評が立つ (to get a bad reputation) or 悪評を流す (to spread bad rumors).
その政治家は汚職で悪評が立った。
The politician got a bad reputation due to corruption.
あのレストランはサービスが悪くて悪評が広まっている。
That restaurant has a bad reputation spreading because of poor service.