Meaning & Definition of word "Infamy"
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Infamy
/ˈɪn.fə.mi/
noun:
- 1. the state of being well known for a bad quality or deed; public disgrace.
- Example: The dictator's infamy grew as news of his brutal regime spread.
- 2. an evil or wicked act; atrocious or disgraceful conduct.
- Example: The infamy of the crime shocked the entire community.
- 3. a famous person known for bad behavior or negative actions.
- Example: He achieved infamy due to his controversial statements on social media.
Etymology
From Latin 'infamia', which means 'bad reputation, disgrace'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
infamous for:
Well known for bad reasons.
to live in infamy:
To be remembered for something disgraceful.
infamy strikes:
A bad reputation becomes known.
Related Words
infamous:
Well known for a bad quality or deed.
infamously:
In a way that is well known for bad quality or deed.
infamer:
One who marks another with infamy.
Slang Meanings of infamy
Meaning: A person known for bad actions.
Example Sentence: He's such an infamy in the gang world.
Meaning: Something notorious or scandalous.
Example Sentence: That incident is pure infamy; everyone is talking about it.