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debunk

verb de·bunk \(ˌ)dē-ˈbəŋk\

: to show that something (such as a belief or theory) is not true : to show the falseness of (a story, idea, statement, etc.)

Full Definition of DEBUNK

transitive verb

: to expose the sham or falseness of <debunk a legend>

— de·bunk·er noun

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First Known Use of DEBUNK

1923

Related to DEBUNK

Synonyms: belie, confound, confute, disprove, disconfirm, discredit, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down

Antonyms: confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify

Rhymes with DEBUNK

bohunk, chipmunk, Podunk, punch-drunk, quidnunc, slam dunk

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