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diskreditieren — meaning in English

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English meaning

debunk verb To show that a claim or belief is false or exaggerated.
discredit verb To damage someone's reputation or make people doubt their honesty.

Senses

diskreditieren is used for these senses in English:

debunk (transitive) To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.
discredit (transitive) To harm the good reputation of (a person).

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”.

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