Synonyms of debunked

debunked

verb

past tense of debunk

1

as in refuted

to prove to be false

a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuted
• disproved
• discredited
• overturned
• rebutted
• challenged
• falsified
• discussed
• confuted
• disconfirmed
• confounded
• belied
• shot down
• questioned
• contested
• gave the lie to
• doubted
• debated
• overthrew
• mistrusted
• queried
• mooted
• talked over
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• established
• confirmed
• proved
• verified
• validated
• documented
• recorded
• supported
• showed
• evidenced
• witnessed
• identified
• corroborated
• demonstrated
• backed (up)
• substantiated
• illustrated
• attested
• certified
• displayed
• manifested
• buttressed
• evinced
• adduced
• authenticated

2

as in exposed

to reveal the true nature of

the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposed
• uncovered
• discredited
• disproved
• unmasked
• demolished
• showed up
• disclosed
• undressed
• blew the whistle on
• nailed
• told
• uncloaked
• unveiled
• divulged

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disguised
• masked
• concealed
• hid
• camouflaged
• veiled
• cloaked
• secreted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of debunked

Trump has long denied his loss to Biden, though his claims have been repeatedly debunked. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 July 2026

The ominous acts would later be debunked and deemed fake by the FBI in July. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Nearly all of these claims have been debunked through investigations and audits. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

But many of his claims, which echo his assertions after losing the 2020 election, have been debunked by investigations, audits or court proceedings. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2026

But one hypothesis, largely debunked, is that Mycenae was invaded by Dorians from the Peloponnese peninsula. — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 16 July 2026

Numerous reviews have debunked his claims about that election. — Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 16 July 2026

Another myth that was debunked is that post-holiday sales increase in January. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

As the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Today show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mom, Nancy continues, into its fifth month, the FBI has reportedly debunked what was thought to be one of the case’s most promising leads. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 July 2026