Discredit and Deride

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Discredit

Discredit verb - To think not to be true or real.
Usage example: I discredit the story that the old inn is haunted
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Deride and discredit are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deride" instead a verb "Discredit".
Nearby Words: discredited, discreditable, discrediting

Deride

Deride verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.
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Discredit and deride are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discredit" instead a verb "Deride".

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hero discredit hero deride hero
people discredit people deride people
idea discredit idea deride idea
plan discredit plan deride plan
Other words: intelligence, stories, skills, opponents, assassins.
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