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Notoriety
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the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic
Example
She achieved notoriety through the posting of controversial political opinions online.
The thief gained notoriety for his string of daring bank robberies across three states.
Tales of the pirate's plundering exploits spread his notoriety throughout the Caribbean.
In the 1920s, Al Capone gained notoriety as a Chicago-based outlaw involved in organized crime.
