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Synonyms & Antonyms of infamous
not respectable
- the infamous criminal who remains known only by the moniker of "Jack the Ripper"
Synonyms for infamous
Words Related to infamous
- base,
- contemptible,
- despicable,
- detestable,
- dirty,
- low,
- mean,
- miserable,
- vile,
- wretched
Near Antonyms for infamous
- approved,
- endorsed
- (also indorsed),
- sanctioned
Antonyms for infamous
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“Infamous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infamous. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of infamous was in the 14th century
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