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: infamy • Ant: fame (for: infamy) • Derivationally related forms: opprobrious, infamous (for: infamy) • Hypernyms: dishonor, dishonour 2. state of disgrace resulting from public abuse • Syn: obloquy • Hypernyms: shame, disgrace, ignominy