infamies

Meanings

• noun

  The state of being widely known and disgraced, especially for some bad quality or action.

  - "The infamies of the corrupt politician were exposed in the media."
  - "The infamies of piracy have plagued the seas for centuries."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infamies
damages , gamages , jamies , lames , mamies , rames

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Variants

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infamies , infamy

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Etymology

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From Old French infamie, from in- 'not' + fama 'reputation'.

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Trivia

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1. The word infamies comes from the Old French word infamie, which means 'reputation'.

2. Infamy is often used interchangeably with the term 'disgrace'.

3. Infamous pirates such as Blackbeard and Captain Kidd are famous for their infamies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Disgrace: Infamies is a state of disgrace, often brought about by a person's actions or behavior.

2. Infamy: Infamy is a state of being widely known and disgraced, often due to some bad quality or action.

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Culture

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Infamies have been a recurring theme in literature, often used to describe the downfall of a character or society. In art, infamies have been depicted in various forms, from the infamous Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile to the infamous 'The Scream' by Edvard Munch.

How to Memorize "infamies"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowd booing and hissing at a disgraced public figure.
   - Visualize a red 'X' being placed next to the name of an infamous person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate infamies with the idea of being widely known and disgraced.
   - Associate infamies with the negative consequences of one's actions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Infamies: In-famous, Am-azing, Memorable, Insulting, Nasty, Embarrassing, Shameful, Insulting'.
   - Create a mental image of a red 'X' next to the word infamies.

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