The difference between Infamous and Notorious
When used as adjectives, infamous means having a bad reputation, disreputable, whereas notorious means widely known, especially for something negative.
check bellow for the other definitions of Infamous and Notorious
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Infamous as an adjective:
Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
Examples:
"He was an infamous traitor."
"He was an infamous perjurer."
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Infamous as an adjective:
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
Examples:
"This infamous deed tarnishes all involved."
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Infamous as an adjective (UK, historical):
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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Notorious as an adjective:
Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.