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Meaning of infamous 2

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

infamous

Pronunciation:/ˈɪnfəməs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.

    Example: He was an infamous perjurer.

  2. Causing infamy; disgraceful.

    Example: This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.

  3. Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.