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Definition of: infamous
(in′fə·məs) adjective
1. Having an odious reputation; notorious.
2. Involving infamy.
3. Law Convicted of infamy. [<Med. L infamosus <L infamis <in- not + fama fame <fari speak]
—in′fa·mous·ly adverb
—in′fa·mous·ness noun Synonyms: atrocious, base, detestable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, heinous, ignominious, ill–famed, nefarious, odious, outrageous, scandalous, shameful, shameless, vile, villainous, wicked. See BASE.
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