Infamy
Bad reputation; notoriety for negative deeds.
nounInfamy
Bad reputation; notoriety for negative deeds.
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Imagine This
Al Capone is an infamous figure because of his numerous bank robberies and his evasion of the police.
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Sounds Like
IN-fuh-mee
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Looks Like
Infamous
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Remember This
Infamy is negative fame; it refers to a notorious reputation, not to positive renown.
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Other Forms
infamousadjective
infamouslyadverb
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Connect With
notoriety, stigma, disrepute, dishonor; fame, renown, honor
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Note
Use infamy for people or events known for wrongdoing. Do not confuse with 'famous' or with 'infamous' used as an adjective (infamous) in place of the noun infamy.