ill fame

noun
UK: /ˌɪl ˈfeɪm/
US: /ˌɪl ˈfeɪm/

  1. The state of being known for bad things.

    1. His ill fame is spreading fast around the small town.
    2. The company gained ill fame because of their exploitative labor practices.

Synonyms

infamy notoriety disrepute dishonor

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The phonetic transcription of "ill fame" is /ˌɪl ˈfeɪm/ in British English and /ˌɪl ˈfeɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ill fame": infamy, notoriety, disrepute, dishonor.

Example usage of "ill fame": "His ill fame is spreading fast around the small town.". More examples on the page.