verb
debunk
Debunk (verb) means to show that a claim or belief is false or exaggerated.
verb
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To show that a claim or belief is false or exaggerated.
"I am reading Nick Sousanis’ PhD dissertation-as-a-comic Unflattening. It debunks the primacy of word over image in Western culture and suggests that the two are equal partners in meaning-making."
— Amruta Patil, The book in my hand (2016)
"The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999."
"Another of my favourite themes has been debunking promises of new technology. Over the years, I have enjoyed watching the lack of progress on driverless cars, drone deliveries, hyperloop, and maglev."
— Christian Wolmar, A time for change? ... just as it was back in issue 262 (2024)
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What is the meaning of debunk?
"debunk" (verb) means to show that a claim or belief is false or exaggerated.
What is another word for debunk?
Other words for "debunk" include expose.
