1. a state of extreme dishonor - "a date which will live in infamy"- F.D.Roosevelt - the name was a by-word of scorn and opprobrium throughout the city • Syn: opprobrium • Ant: fame • Derivationally related forms: opprobrious (for: opprobrium), infamous • Hypernyms: dishonor, dishonour 2. evil fame or public reputation • Ant: fame • Derivationally related forms: infamous • Hypernyms: disrepute, discredit • Hyponyms: notoriety, ill fame
