infamy

Definition

  • noun: the condition of being known for having done bad things or for being evil
  • noun: evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal
  • usually plural

Examples

  • a day of 'infamy' [=an infamous day; a day on which something very bad happened]

  • He never escaped the 'infamy' his crimes had earned him.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Come here. Elizabeth... Good night. Until one night. Yesterday, December th , the day which will live in infamy. ...in the near future, and possibly beyond. There's been a change of plan, lads. As you may or may not know, (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button