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notorious

adjective
/nəˈtɔːriəs/

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example Sentences

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

Example Expressions

notorious for

Synonyms

infamous, disreputable, scandalous, dishonorable, ill-famed

Antonyms

respectable, reputable, honorable

Collocations

notorious criminal, notorious case, notorious gang, notorious history

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