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infamy

/ɪnˈfeɪmi/ noun · British & US
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What does infamy mean?

noun

The state of being infamous; a reputation for wickedness, crime, or folly. A person or thing that is infamous.

Example

"The dictator's regime was marked by infamy, with widespread human rights abuses and atrocities."

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