as in disgrace
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
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Recent Examples of infamy
The ovations for Bernstein went on forever in part because Vienna was celebrating its release from infamy.
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David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
July 1, 2024, is a day that will live in infamy for Edmonton Oilers fans.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Biggest Olympic cost overruns since 1976 The size and scope of Montreal’s over-budget Summer Games in 1976 continue to live in infamy.
—Sydney Cella,hannah Hur, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2025
Amanda Knox opens up with Fresh Air American Amanda Knox was catapulted into global infamy after being accused of the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, during a study abroad program in Perugia, Italy.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
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David Denby, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2025
July 1, 2024, is a day that will live in infamy for Edmonton Oilers fans.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Biggest Olympic cost overruns since 1976 The size and scope of Montreal’s over-budget Summer Games in 1976 continue to live in infamy.
—Sydney Cella,hannah Hur, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2025
Amanda Knox opens up with Fresh Air American Amanda Knox was catapulted into global infamy after being accused of the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, during a study abroad program in Perugia, Italy.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for infamy
Noun
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Kim Soo-hyun is now weathering his own public disgrace.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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Alfie’s liberation doesn’t go well for him, but his public disgrace can’t undo the goodwill he’s established through his championing of art.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2025
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Not only was this request rejected, but on each occasion that Lee privately visited the police, the media was tipped off in advance, forcing the actor to take a walk of shame past a sea of reporters and cameras ready and poised at the station’s entrance — further feeding the media frenzy.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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But how does an actor expose himself to pain and suffering — and shame?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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“Infamy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infamy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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