fama

Definitions of fama
  1. noun
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
    synonyms: celebridad, gloria, nombradía, notoriedad, relieve, renombre
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    antonyms:
    infamia, oprobio
    a state of extreme dishonor
    type of:
    decoro, gloria
    the state of being honored
  2. noun
    the state of being held in high esteem and honor
    synonyms: reputación
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    antonyms:
    descrédito, deslustre, desprestigio, mala reputación
    the state of being held in low esteem
    type of:
    decoro, gloria
    the state of being honored
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