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debunk

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of debunk

1 to prove to be false
  • a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
Synonyms of debunk

belie, confound, confute, disconfirm, discredit, disprove, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down
Words Related to debunk

overthrow, overturn

challenge, contest, query, question

doubt, mistrust

debate, discuss, hash (over), moot, talk over
Phrases Synonymous with debunk

give the lie to
Near Antonyms of debunk

document, evidence, evince, record, show, support, witness

back (up), buttress, corroborate, substantiate

adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify

demonstrate, display, illustrate, manifest
Antonyms of debunk

confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify
2 to reveal the true nature of
  • the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatanʼs claims of clairvoyance
Synonyms of debunk

expose, nail, show up, uncloak, uncover, undress, unmask
Words Related to debunk

demolish, discredit, disprove

disclose, divulge, tell, unveil
Phrases Synonymous with debunk

blow the whistle on
Near Antonyms of debunk

conceal, hide, secrete, veil
Antonyms of debunk

camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask

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