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infamy

1 of 1noun
/ˈɪnfəmi/
Forms:infamies
1

a very wrong and evil act

  • The act of child exploitation and trafficking carried out by the criminal network was an act of infamy that shocked the world.
  • The dictator's brutal massacre of innocent civilians will forever be remembered as an infamy.
Synonyms:
opprobrium
Antonyms:
fame
2

the state of having a very bad public reputation

  • The actor's involvement in a scandalous affair brought him infamy and damaged his public image.
  • The controversial decision made by the judge resulted in widespread infamy, as it was seen as a miscarriage of justice.
Antonyms:
fame