NOTORIETY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NOTORIETY?

Need another word that means the same as “notoriety”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “notoriety” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Notoriety” are: ill fame, infamy, bad name, bad reputation, disrepute, ill repute, dishonour, discredit, obloquy, opprobrium

Notoriety as a Noun

Definitions of "Notoriety" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “notoriety” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality.
• The state of being famous or well known for some bad quality or deed.

Synonyms of "Notoriety" as a noun (10 Words)

bad name	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
bad reputation	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
discredit	A person or thing that is a source of disgrace. Your actions will bring discredit to your name.
dishonour	Lacking honor or integrity. They have brought dishonour upon our family.
disrepute	The state of being held in low esteem. One of the top clubs in the country is bringing the game into disrepute.
ill fame	An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining.
ill repute	An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining.
infamy	Evil fame or public reputation. A date which will live in infamy.
obloquy	A false accusation of an offense or a malicious misrepresentation of someone’s words or actions. Conduct to which no more obloquy could reasonably attach.
opprobrium	A state of extreme dishonor. The critical opprobrium generated by his films.

Usage Examples of "Notoriety" as a noun

• She has a certain notoriety.
• The song has gained some notoriety in the press.

Associations of "Notoriety" (30 Words)

belittle	Dismiss (someone or something) as unimportant. She belittled Amy s riding skills whenever she could.
celebrated	Having an illustrious past. A celebrated mathematician.
corrupt	Corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality. He has corrupted the boy.
debasement	Changing to a lower state (a less respected state. The outcome is rot and debasement of the system.
degradation	A low or downcast state. A trail of human misery and degradation.
discreditable	Tending to bring discredit or disrepute; blameworthy. His marks were not at all discreditable.
disreputable	Not considered to be respectable in character or appearance. He was heavy grubby and vaguely disreputable.
distinguished	Dignified and noble in appearance or manner. A distinguished American educationist.
eminent	Standing above others in quality or position. An eminent peak.
fame	Favorable public reputation. The song s success rocketed him to stardom and fame.
flagrant	Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible. Flagrant violation of human rights.
freebooter	A pirate or lawless adventurer.
garner	Assemble or get together. The police struggled to garner sufficient evidence.
infamous	Known widely and usually unfavorably. An infamous war criminal.
infamy	A state of extreme dishonor. He thrived on the infamy and vilification.
merciless	Showing no mercy. Gave him a merciless beating.
noted	Widely known and esteemed. A noted patron of the arts.
opprobrium	State of disgrace resulting from public abuse. The opprobrium of being closely associated with gangsters.
persecutor	A person who persecutes someone, especially for their ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation or political beliefs. He is badly scarred by his treatment at the hands of his persecutors.
picaresque	Involving clever rogues or adventurers especially as in a type of fiction. A picaresque hero.
pirate	A ship that is manned by pirates. A pirate radio station.
prominent	A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back. The new housing estates are prominent landmarks.
renowned	Widely known and esteemed. A renowned painter.
reputation	A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic. His reputation was tarnished by allegations of bribery.
rumor	Tell or spread rumors. It was rumored that the next president would be a woman.
shame	Bring shame or dishonor upon. One mistake brought shame to all his family.
sordid	Morally degraded. The story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams.
swindler	A person who swindles you by means of deception or fraud. He used his charm to become a small time swindler.
tragedian	An actor who specializes in tragic roles.
virulent	(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects. A virulent attack on liberalism.