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have a bad reputation (Taras); be notorious (Some of these dark and dangerous cities are notorious for obvious reasons – high levels of crime, poor ecology and so on Taras); be infamous (Debt collection agencies are infamous for aggressive collection tactics, which can include harassing customers and threatening them with litigation, wage garnishment and asset seizures • Restaurants and fast-food joints, in particular are infamous for the tremendous waste they generate • Human viruses are infamous for being able to mutate rapidly to avoid detection and prevent the buildup of immunities, and when a computer virus has a similar trait, the results can be unpleasant for computer users Taras) |
