whakanano
discredit
Mātauranga
Education
He Tautuhinga
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Definition
He whai kia whakahekea te whakautea o tētahi mea, o tētahi tangata rānei.
To diminish someone's good reputation.
He Tauira
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Example
Ka whakanano te kaitōrangapū i a ia i te hui nui.
The politician was discredited at the major meeting.