Advanced English (2) • VERBS • 'D'

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debunk
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
The journalist debunked the myth about vaccine microchips. | 2. The documentary aims to debunk conspiracy theories.
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obalić, zdemaskować, podważyć (np. mit, twierdzenie, teorię)
to show that an idea, belief, claim, or myth is false, exaggerated, or misleading, often through evidence, logic, or investigation
Dziennikarz obalił mit o mikroczipach w szczepionkach. | 2. Film dokumentalny ma na celu obalenie teorii spiskowych.
deem safe
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
The vaccine was deemed safe after extensive trials. | 2. Authorities deemed the building safe for re-entry.
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uznać za bezpieczne
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
Szczepionka została uznana za bezpieczną po szeroko zakrojonych testach. | 2. Władze uznały budynek za bezpieczny do ponownego użytku.
deprecate
verb [T ] C1 • synonyms: condemn, disapprove, belittle • deprecate violence/arrogance/pride • freq in AmE: 5/10
The philosopher deprecates blind conformity to tradition. | 2. This software version deprecates the old login method.
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potępiać, umniejszać, bagatelizować
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
Filozof potępia ślepe przywiązanie do tradycji. | 2. Ta wersja oprogramowania uznaje starą metodę logowania za przestarzałą.
discredit
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
Evidence was produced to discredit the witness’s testimony. | 2. The theory was later discredited by new research.
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zdyskredytować, podważyć wiarygodność, pozbawić reputacji
to cause people to stop respecting or trusting someone or something; to damage someone’s reputation or make an idea seem less believable
Przedstawiono dowody podważające wiarygodność świadka. | 2. Teoria została później zdyskredytowana przez nowe badania.
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