Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'D'
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verb [T ] C1 informal • synonyms: expose, disprove, invalidate • debunk a myth/claim/theory/rumor; debunk with facts/evidence; debunk someone's argument • freq in AmE: 6/10
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to show that an idea, belief, claim, or myth is false, exaggerated, or misleading, often through evidence, logic, or investigation
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collocation with deem verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: judge, consider, declare • deem safe/appropriate/unfit; officially/widely/initially deemed safe • freq in AmE: 5/10
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to officially or subjectively judge something as not dangerous or harmful; often used in legal, medical, regulatory, or ethical contexts to signal approval or clearance
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verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: condemn, disapprove, belittle • deprecate violence/arrogance/pride • freq in AmE: 5/10
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to express strong disapproval of something or to belittle its value or importance; in technical contexts, to mark something as obsolete or discouraged in use
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verb [T ] C1 formal • synonyms: disgrace, dishonor, undermine, disprove, damage, invalidate • discredit someone/something; be discredited by/for; attempt to discredit; completely/thoroughly discredit • freq in AmE: 8/10
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to cause people to stop respecting or trusting someone or something; to damage someone’s reputation or make an idea seem less believable
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