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notoriety n. notoriousness, disrepute, dishonour, disgrace, infamy,<br />

shame, discredit, scandal, stain, blot, obloquy, ignominy,<br />

opprobrium: The notoriety attending his latest escapades<br />

displeased the prime minister.<br />

notorious adj. 1 disreputable, dishonourable, disgraceful, infamous,<br />

shameful, shaming, embarrassing, discreditable, scandalous,<br />

naughty, flagrant, ignominious, opprobrious: Charles was yet<br />

again seen in public with a notorious arms dealer. 2<br />

celebrated, renowned, famous, well-known, fabled, legendary,<br />

memorable: Annie was notorious for riding her horse to victory<br />

in every event.<br />

notwithstanding<br />

adv. 1 nevertheless, nonetheless, despite that, in spite of<br />

that, yet, anyway: He was refused permission to go but he left<br />

notwithstanding.<br />

--prep. 2 despite, in spite of, regardless of, in the face of,<br />

against: Notwithstanding his mother's objections, George<br />

married Marsha.<br />

--conj. 3 although, though, even though, despite the fact that:<br />

The product was almost totally unknown, notwithstanding it had<br />

been on the market for years.<br />

nourish v. 1 feed, sustain, support, maintain, keep, provide for, care<br />

for, take care of, look after, nurture, nurse: The child seems<br />

to be thriving and well nourished. 2 foster, cherish, nurse,<br />

maintain, harbour, keep, nurture, sustain: Iago nourished a<br />

terrible hatred for Othello. 3 strengthen, fortify, encourage,<br />

promote, stimulate, cultivate, help, advance, aid: These<br />

malcontents continue to nourish trouble in the party ranks.<br />

nourishment<br />

n. food, sustenance, nutriment, nutrition, victuals: You must<br />

take nourishment to maintain your strength.<br />

novel<br />

adj. 1 new, unusual, unfamiliar, unconventional, fresh,<br />

different, original, creative; untested, untried: I have a<br />

novel idea for the design of an ultralight aircraft.

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