Infamy
noun
The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
His misdeeds have given him a certain infamy in the community.
Often appears as...
- achieve infamy
- earn infamy
noun
An evil or wicked act.
The infamy of his crime will never be forgotten.
Often appears as...
- act of infamy
- deed of infamy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The condition of being dishonored.
His infamy was spread in the court records.
Often appears as...
- legal infamy
- mark of infamy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Legal
noun
The state of being well known for some bad quality or deed.
His misdeeds have given him a certain infamy in the community.
Often appears as...
- achieve infamy
- earn infamy
noun
An evil or wicked act.
The infamy of his crime will never be forgotten.
Often appears as...
- act of infamy
- deed of infamy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
The condition of being dishonored.
His infamy was spread in the court records.
Often appears as...
- legal infamy
- mark of infamy
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Legal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Fame
The word 'infamy' implies a notorious reputation from negative actions, not just being unpopular.
Despite his charm, his scams brought him infamy rather than fame.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Reputation
'Infamy' often suggests a long-lasting negative reputation, even after the person is no longer notorious.
His infamy endured long after he left the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Association
Groups, not just individuals, can be infamous for collective actions or characteristics.
The organization achieved infamy for its unethical practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Fame
The word 'infamy' implies a notorious reputation from negative actions, not just being unpopular.
Despite his charm, his scams brought him infamy rather than fame.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Reputation
'Infamy' often suggests a long-lasting negative reputation, even after the person is no longer notorious.
His infamy endured long after he left the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Association
Groups, not just individuals, can be infamous for collective actions or characteristics.
The organization achieved infamy for its unethical practices.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Fame
The word 'infamy' implies a notorious reputation from negative actions, not just being unpopular.
Despite his charm, his scams brought him infamy rather than fame.
Pro Tip 2/3Enduring Reputation
'Infamy' often suggests a long-lasting negative reputation, even after the person is no longer notorious.
His infamy endured long after he left the city.
Pro Tip 3/3Group Association
Groups, not just individuals, can be infamous for collective actions or characteristics.
The organization achieved infamy for its unethical practices.
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"The Cross-Eyed Beast" PIPE...
that runaway slaves were property owned by men in the million and therefore they were contraband of war the contraband that could be legally seized and used by Union armies the following spring Butler reached the highlight of infamy
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Poetry for the Red White...
dust so quickly a hair-trigger a cup hammer into brain a split second between band and infamy it lands on the ground a few soldiers ducked in the
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"The Cross-Eyed Beast" PIPE...
that runaway slaves were property owned by men in the million and therefore they were contraband of war the contraband that could be legally seized and used by Union armies the following spring Butler reached the highlight of infamy
Video examples
Poetry for the Red White...
dust so quickly a hair-trigger a cup hammer into brain a split second between band and infamy it lands on the ground a few soldiers ducked in the
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Quote examples
Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.
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Whittaker Chambers
American Writer
Tragedy occurs when a human soul awakes and seeks, in suffering and pain, to free itself from crime, violence, infamy, even at the cost of life. The struggle is the tragedy - not defeat or death.
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Sidney Hook
American Philosopher
Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy, for there is no cause and no person that they will not betray to stay alive.
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Ludwig Tieck
German Poet
He is not dead who departs from life with a high and noble fame; but he is dead, even while living, whose brow is branded with infamy.
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William Godwin
English Writer
In infamy, it is wisely provided that he who stands highest in the ranks of society has the heaviest load to sustain.
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Travis Fimmel
Australian Actor
I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.
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Jim Watkins
American Businessman
The newspapers say we're infamous, so we have embraced infamy.
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
English Statesman
More precious is want with honesty than wealth with infamy.
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Pierre Corneille
French Dramatist
He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.
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Claire Fox
British Writer
I have a reputation for infamy.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
American President
Yesterday, December seventh, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. We will gain the inevitable triumph, so help us God.
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Whittaker Chambers
American Writer
Tragedy occurs when a human soul awakes and seeks, in suffering and pain, to free itself from crime, violence, infamy, even at the cost of life. The struggle is the tragedy - not defeat or death.
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Sidney Hook
American Philosopher
Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy, for there is no cause and no person that they will not betray to stay alive.
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Ludwig Tieck
German Poet
He is not dead who departs from life with a high and noble fame; but he is dead, even while living, whose brow is branded with infamy.
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William Godwin
English Writer
In infamy, it is wisely provided that he who stands highest in the ranks of society has the heaviest load to sustain.
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Travis Fimmel
Australian Actor
I've always been fascinated with what motivates people's transgressions and the scandalous journey into infamy.
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Jim Watkins
American Businessman
The newspapers say we're infamous, so we have embraced infamy.
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Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford
English Statesman
More precious is want with honesty than wealth with infamy.
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Pierre Corneille
French Dramatist
He who can live in infamy is unworthy of life.
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Claire Fox
British Writer
I have a reputation for infamy.
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