Decry and Discredit

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Decry verb - To express scornfully one's low opinion of.

Usage example: scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic

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Discredit is a synonym for decry in condemn topic. In some cases you can use "Discredit" instead a verb "Decry", when it comes to topics like belittle, disparage, denigrate, criticize.

Discredit verb - To reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes.

Usage example: attempted to discredit her political opponents by deliberately spreading false rumors

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Decry is a synonym for discredit in belittle topic. You can use "Decry" instead a verb "Discredit", if it concerns topics such as denigrate.

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