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ill fame

/ɪl feɪm/

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phrase

/ɪl feɪm/C1formalobsolete
  • ruНесколько архаичное словосочетание, означающее дурную репутацию или скандальную известность; состояние, когда человек известен чем-то негативным или постыдным.

A somewhat archaic phrase meaning a bad reputation or notoriety; the state of being known for something negative or disgraceful.

  1. Bad reputationC1formal

    The state of being known for something bad or dishonorable; notoriety.

    ruДурная слава

    • The politician's corruption brought him ill fame.
    • The town gained ill fame due to the scandal.
    • She tried to avoid any association that would bring her ill fame.