disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, infamy, ignominy mean the state or condition of suffering loss of esteem and of enduring reproach. disgrace often implies humiliation and sometimes ostracism.

    extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act: a time that will live in infamy. infamous character or conduct.

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INFAMY definition: extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act. See examples of infamy used in a sentence.

Definition of infamy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Definition of infamy. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

Infamy is notoriety gained from actions considered dangerous, disrespectful, immoral, unethical, or otherwise perceived in a negative manner.

Factsheet What does the noun infamy mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun infamy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

INFAMY meaning: 1. the quality of being famous for something considered bad: 2. a bad and shocking act or event…. Learn more.

Infamy is notoriety gained from actions considered dangerous, disrespectful, immoral, unethical, or otherwise perceived in a negative manner.

Factsheet What does the noun infamy mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun infamy. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

INFAMY meaning: 1. the quality of being famous for something considered bad: 2. a bad and shocking act or event…. Learn more.

  • Very bad reputation; notoriety: achieved infamy as the central figure in the scandal. 2. The condition of being infamous; disgrace: a name that will live in infamy. 3. An evil or criminal act that is publicly known.
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