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Infamy Definition & Meaning

infamy
noun
  1. a state of extreme dishonor; "a date which will live in infamy"- F.D.Roosevelt; "the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city"
  2. evil fame or public reputation

"Infamy" in song lyrics

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  • "The epitomy of archaic antiquity in a symphony of infamy"
    Atoms Family — Oceans of Confusion
  • "I'm he that walks the earth in infamy"
    Chino XL f/ Kool G. Rap — Let 'Em Live
  • "Though now I walk in infamy"
    Chino XL — Wordsmith

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Frequently asked questions

What does infamy mean?
a state of extreme dishonor; "a date which will live in infamy"- F.D.Roosevelt; "the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city" evil fame or public reputation
What part of speech is infamy?
Infamy is a noun.
How many definitions does infamy have?
Infamy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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