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单词 infamies
释义

infamy

noun

in·​fa·​my ˈin-fə-mē How to pronounce infamy (audio)
plural infamies
1
: evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal
2
a
: an extreme and publicly known criminal or evil act
b
: the state of being infamous

Synonyms

  • discredit
  • disesteem
  • disgrace
  • dishonor
  • disrepute
  • ignominy
  • obloquy
  • odium
  • opprobrium
  • reproach
  • shame
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Example Sentences

He never escaped the infamy his crimes had earned him. despite her eventual pardons, she could never completely free herself of the infamy of being named a war criminal
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

infamy

noun

in·​fa·​my ˈin-fə-mē How to pronounce infamy (audio)
plural infamies
1
: an evil reputation
He earned infamy for his crimes.
2
: an evil or terrible act
The people suffered the infamies of their ruler.

infamies

noun

plural of infamy
as in disgraces
the state of having lost the esteem of others despite her eventual pardons, she could never completely free herself of the infamy of being named a war criminal

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • disgraces
  • shames
  • ignominies
  • contempts
  • humiliations
  • reproaches
  • discredit
  • dishonors
  • scandals
  • stigmas
  • debasements
  • disdains
  • degradations
  • obloquies
  • odiums
  • opprobriums
  • taints
  • disreputes
  • scorns
  • disesteems
  • stains
  • shadows
  • despites
  • deprecations
  • disapprovals
  • blots
  • dust
  • abasements
  • slurs
  • disapprobations
  • brands
  • stigmata
  • smirches
  • disfavors
  • spots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • respects
  • honors
  • fears
  • admirations
  • regards
  • appreciations
  • reverences
  • glories
  • esteems
  • estimations
  • fames
  • awes
  • reputes
  • renowns
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