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Infamous

adjective
/ˈɪnfəməs/
Word Frequency: 1.9

Definitions

1.adjectiveHaving a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
"He was an infamous perjurer."
2.adjectiveCausing infamy; disgraceful.
"This infamous deed tarnishes all involved."
3.adjectiveSubject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

Synonyms

ill-famednotoriousdisreputablenefariousevilscandalousdisgracefulshamefulsinisterignominiousdishonorabledespicable
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