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be infamous
[bi ɪnˈfeɪməs]
verb phrase
ser infame
1.
to be known widely and poorly for something negative; to have a bad reputation
The dictator became infamous for his brutal policies.
O ditador ficou infame por suas políticas brutais.
2.
to be notorious or disreputable
That restaurant is infamous for serving cold food.
Aquele restaurante é infame por servir comida fria.
Synonyms
be notorious
be disreputable
be ill-famed
have a bad reputation
be scandalous
Antonyms
be famous
be renowned
be respected
have a good reputation
be celebrated
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser infame
standard usage
São Paulo
ser infame
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser infame
standard usage
Portugal
ser infame
standard usage, also 'ter má fama'
Related Idioms & Phrases
be notorious for something
have a bad name
be a household name for all the wrong reasons
be of ill repute
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