infamy

[US]/'ɪnfəmɪ/
[UK]/'ɪnfəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. notoriety; bad reputation; disgraceful behavior.

Example Sentences

an infamy greater than mutiny

To mark with disgrace or infamy;stigmatize.

They may grant you power,honour,and riches but afflict you with servitude,infamy,and poverty.

He gained infamy for his role in the scandal.

The criminal's infamy spread far and wide.

The dictator's infamy will never be forgotten.

The company's infamy led to its downfall.

Infamy often follows those who betray others.

The serial killer's infamy shocked the nation.

The artist's infamy grew as his controversial works gained attention.

Infamy can be difficult to shake off once it's attached to someone.

The pirate's infamy made him a feared figure on the high seas.

Infamy is often the result of one's own actions.

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