Famous vs. Infamous
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Difference Between Famous and Infamous
Famousadjective
Well known.
Infamousadjective
Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
He was an infamous traitor.He was an infamous perjurer.Famousadjective
In the public eye.
Some people are only famous within their city.Infamousadjective
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.Famousverb
To make famous; to bring renown to.
Infamousadjective
Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.
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Famousadjective
widely known and esteemed;
a famous actora celebrated musiciana famed scientistan illustrious judgea notable historiana renowned painterInfamousadjective
having an exceedingly bad reputation;
a notorious gangsterthe tenderloin district was notorious for vice
