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saattaa huonoon valoon — meaning in English

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English meaning

decry verb To condemn something as being harmful.
discredit verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.

Senses

saattaa huonoon valoon is used for these senses in English:

decry (transitive) To denounce as harmful.
discredit (transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

decry — full definition

verb To condemn something as being harmful.
verb To hold something responsible for problems or troubles.

discredit — full definition

verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.
noun Loss of reputation or trust; disgrace.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Finnish words

halventaa epäluotettavuus epäuskottavuus huono maine diskreditoida mustamaalata osoittaa vääräksi