Infamias (en. Infamies)

/infamias/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Actions or deeds that are considered injurious or degrading.
The infamies that were committed in the past must not be forgotten.
Las infamias que se cometieron en el pasado no deben ser olvidadas.
Dishonor or lack of dignity due to immoral actions.
His reputation was tarnished by the infamies that were revealed.
Su reputación fue manchada por las infamias que se revelaron.
Bad actions that attack the morals or importance of a person.
He would always carry the infamies of his political career with him.
Las infamias de su carrera política siempre las llevaría consigo.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'infamia', where 'in-' means 'not' and 'fama' means 'fame' or 'reputation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Public infamy
Dishonor that is known to all.
Infamia pública
To live in infamy
To be in a situation of dishonor or disrepute.
Vivir en la infamia
To commit infamies
To perform shameful or dishonorable acts.
Cometer infamias

Related Words

infamous
That causes infamy or dishonor.
infamante
infamously
In an infamous or shameful manner.
infamemente
infamous
Those who commit infamies.
infames

Slang Meanings

Shameful actions.
I can't believe he would do such infamies in public.
No puedo creer que hiciera semejantes infamias en público.
Things that bring dishonor.
His infamies have been etched in collective memory.
Sus infamias han quedado grabadas en la memoria colectiva.