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- [in-fuh-mee]
- /ˈɪn fə mi/
- /ˈɪn.fə.mi/
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- [in-fuh-mee]
- /ˈɪn fə mi/
Definitions of infamy word
- noun plural infamy extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act: a time that will live in infamy. 1
- noun plural infamy infamous character or conduct. 1
- noun plural infamy an infamous act or circumstance. 1
- noun plural infamy Law. loss of rights, incurred by conviction of an infamous offense. 1
- noun infamy The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. 1
- noun infamy notoriety 1
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Origin of infamy
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English infamye < Latin infāmia, equivalent to infām(is) ill-famed (in- in-3 + fām(a) fame + -is adj. suffix) + -ia -y3
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Parts of speech for Infamy
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
infamy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infamy
noun infamy
- notoriety — the state, quality, or character of being notorious or widely known: a craze for notoriety.
- opprobrium — the disgrace or the reproach incurred by conduct considered outrageously shameful; infamy.
- obloquy — censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public.
- odium — intense hatred or dislike, especially toward a person or thing regarded as contemptible, despicable, or repugnant.
- disgrace — the loss of respect, honor, or esteem; ignominy; shame: the disgrace of criminals.
Antonyms for infamy
noun infamy
- goodness — the state or quality of being good.
- dignity — bearing, conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation.
- morality — conformity to the rules of right conduct; moral or virtuous conduct.
- virtue — moral excellence; goodness; righteousness.
- honor — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
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