The notorious criminal was finally caught by the police.
reputation
Frequency:
60
%
His notorious reputation preceded him wherever he went.
scandal
Frequency:
50
%
The notorious scandal rocked the political world.
gangster
Frequency:
45
%
The notorious gangster ruled the city with an iron fist.
Idiomatic Expressions for notorious
Phrase: notorious criminal
Meaning: a criminal who is widely known for their crimes
Usage: The city was plagued by a notorious criminal who robbed banks.