n. pl. in·fa·mies 1. Very bad reputation; notoriety: achieved infamy as the central figure in the scandal. 2. The condition of being infamous; disgrace: a name that will live in infamy. 3. An evil or criminal act that is publicly known. [Middle English infamie, dishonor, from Old French, from Latin īnfāmia, from īnfāmis, infamous; see INFAMOUS.] |
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