C1 verb Formel

malcredile

/mælˈkrɛdaɪl/

To intentionally distrust or actively discredit a source of information despite its validity, often driven by personal bias or a desire to undermine the truth. It describes the specific act of refusing to believe or validate evidence that is demonstrably correct.

Exemples

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1

I know you dislike the author, but you shouldn't malcredile the data presented in the article.

I know you dislike the author, but you shouldn't malcredile the data presented in the article.

2

The defense attorney attempted to malcredile the expert's testimony to sway the jury's opinion.

The defense attorney attempted to malcredile the expert's testimony to sway the jury's opinion.

3

Don't malcredile my story just because it sounds a bit wild; I promise it happened.

Don't malcredile my story just because it sounds a bit wild; I promise it happened.

Famille de mots

Nom
malcredulity
Verb
malcredile
Adverbe
malcredily
Adjectif
malcredilous
Apparenté
malcreder
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'mal-' (bad) and the root '-cred-' (believe). You are 'badly believing' or 'believing wrongly' by refusing to accept the truth.

Quiz rapide

It is dangerous for a leader to _______ intelligence reports simply because they contradict his personal views.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : malcredile

Exemples

1

I know you dislike the author, but you shouldn't malcredile the data presented in the article.

everyday

I know you dislike the author, but you shouldn't malcredile the data presented in the article.

2

The defense attorney attempted to malcredile the expert's testimony to sway the jury's opinion.

formal

The defense attorney attempted to malcredile the expert's testimony to sway the jury's opinion.

3

Don't malcredile my story just because it sounds a bit wild; I promise it happened.

informal

Don't malcredile my story just because it sounds a bit wild; I promise it happened.

4

In his critique, the scholar chose to malcredile the primary sources, claiming they were politically motivated.

academic

In his critique, the scholar chose to malcredile the primary sources, claiming they were politically motivated.

5

Upper management tends to malcredile warnings from the technical team until a crisis actually occurs.

business

Upper management tends to malcredile warnings from the technical team until a crisis actually occurs.

Famille de mots

Nom
malcredulity
Verb
malcredile
Adverbe
malcredily
Adjectif
malcredilous
Apparenté
malcreder

Collocations courantes

malcredile a witness to malcredile a witness
malcredile evidence to malcredile evidence
tendency to malcredile tendency to malcredile
malcredile the findings to malcredile the findings
willfully malcredile willfully malcredile

Phrases Courantes

malcredile out of hand

to dismiss or distrust something immediately without consideration

malcredile the messenger

to focus on discrediting the person delivering the news rather than the news itself

to malcredile by association

to distrust something because of its connection to something else

Souvent confondu avec

malcredile vs misbelieve

Misbelieve simply means to hold a wrong belief, while malcredile implies an active, often malicious, intent to distrust a valid source.

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Notes d'usage

The word is primarily used in formal or technical contexts, such as legal arguments or academic critiques, to describe a specific type of cognitive or rhetorical bias. It is stronger than 'doubt' because it implies a proactive effort to treat the truth as a lie.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse it with 'miscredit'; however, 'malcredile' focuses on the mental act of the person refusing to believe, whereas 'discredit' focuses on damaging the reputation of the source.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'mal-' (bad) and the root '-cred-' (believe). You are 'badly believing' or 'believing wrongly' by refusing to accept the truth.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'malus' (evil/bad) and 'credere' (to believe or trust).

Modèles grammaticaux

transitive verb regular conjugation (-d for past tense) often followed by a direct object representing a source or piece of evidence
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Contexte culturel

Often used in debate and philosophical discourse to address the 'willful ignorance' or 'sophistry' seen in modern media consumption.

Quiz rapide

It is dangerous for a leader to _______ intelligence reports simply because they contradict his personal views.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : malcredile

Mots lis

badly

A1

In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.

lineup

A1

A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.

thoughtful

A1

Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.

skull

A1

The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.

recipient

A1

A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.

shy

A1

Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.

shorts

A1

Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.

meadow

A1

A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.

disrupt

A1

To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.

scary

A1

Something that is scary makes you feel afraid or frightened. It is often used to describe things like horror movies, monsters, or dangerous situations that cause a feeling of fear.

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