English noun: infamy | |||
1. | infamy (state) a state of extreme dishonor | ||
Samples | A date which will live in infamy. The name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city. | ||
Synonyms | opprobrium | ||
Broader (hypernym) | dishonor, dishonour | ||
Antonyms | fame, renown, celebrity | ||
2. | infamy (state) evil fame or public reputation | ||
Broader (hypernym) | discredit, disrepute | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | ill fame, notoriety | ||
Antonyms | fame | ||