different between discreditable vs infamous

English

discredit +? -able

discreditable (comparative more discreditable, superlative most discreditable)

From Medieval Latin infamosus, from Latin infamis. Displaced native Old English unhl?sful.

infamous (comparative more infamous, superlative most infamous)

Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
He was an infamous traitor.
He was an infamous perjurer.
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.
(Britain, historical) Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.

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