infamy
Pronunciation
Noun
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The state of being well known for something bad.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
notoriety
disgrace
Antonyms
Usage notes
President Franklin Roosevelt's phrase "a date which will live in infamy" made the word widely known.
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Which word fits the gap? "The bridge collapse earned the contractor lasting _____."
Answer: infamy
In your own words, what does "infamy" mean?
The state of being well known for something bad.
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