infamy

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infamy

(noun)

Meaning

fame for a bad quality or deed

Example

"The criminal gained infamy for his audacious heists."

Synonyms

notorietydishonorshame

Antonyms

honorgloryreputation

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'infamia', meaning disgrace.
Related word forms
  • noun: infamous

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