infamy
noun
extremely bad reputation, public reproach, or strong condemnation as the result of a shameful, criminal, or outrageous act.
infamies
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pluralof infamy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Herron’s paintings are not literally historical, but titles such as “Scottsboro Men” invoke infamies of the African American past.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Not all the infamies of Darlan and Laval shall stand between you and the restoraion of your birthright.
From Time Magazine Archive
Said Publisher Chandler: "We've told the story of the infamies."
From Time Magazine Archive
After all, the Drexel affair is only the latest float in a parade of American infamies.
From Time Magazine Archive
This is one of those infamies a prince should be on guard against, as will be discussed below.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
