1
as in to refute
to prove to be false
a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends
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2
as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of
the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance
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Recent Examples of debunk
The Élysée debunked those rumors in a post on social media, saying they had been spread by France's enemies at home and abroad.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 May 2025
Third-party proof builds credibility while debunking limiting beliefs.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The book examined the history of rape and helped debunk the view that victims were partly to blame.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 May 2025
The Duchess of Sussex previously hosted Archetypes on Spotify in 2022 and the show focused on debunking the stereotypes that hold women back later won the People’s Choice Award for pop podcast.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 May 2025
Third-party proof builds credibility while debunking limiting beliefs.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The book examined the history of rape and helped debunk the view that victims were partly to blame.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 May 2025
The Duchess of Sussex previously hosted Archetypes on Spotify in 2022 and the show focused on debunking the stereotypes that hold women back later won the People’s Choice Award for pop podcast.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for debunk
Verb
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Reports on the ground refuted those characterizations.—
Jeremy Pressman,
The Conversation,
15 June 2025
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But Burton, the stepfather, refuted claims that Williams was violent toward his family.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2025
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The polarizing Talbott’s underdeveloped ground game was exposed against Barcelos.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Consumers spent significantly less than expected in May, as Americans pulled back on making certain purchases, and especially on cars — one of the products most exposed to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
17 June 2025
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What stood out was how specific improvements uncovered weaknesses in the overall risk approach.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The report uncovered significant inequities between men and women, but despite such revelations, the Agency stopped short of implementing any new policies to course-correct.—
Christina Hillsberg,
People.com,
16 June 2025
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“Debunk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/debunk. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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