fama

Definitions of fama
  1. noun
    gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
    synonyms: rumore, scalpore
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    type of:
    diceria, mormorazione, pettegolezzo, rumore
    a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
  2. noun
    the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
    synonyms: celebrità, notorietà
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    type of:
    gloria, onore, privilegio, vanto
    the state of being honored
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