Synonyms of debunking

debunking

verb

present participle of debunk

1

as in refuting

to prove to be false

a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuting
• disproving
• overturning
• discrediting
• rebutting
• challenging
• falsifying
• discussing
• confuting
• disconfirming
• confounding
• questioning
• shooting down
• belying
• contesting
• giving the lie to
• overthrowing
• doubting
• debating
• querying
• talking over
• mistrusting
• hashing (over)
• mooting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• establishing
• proving
• confirming
• verifying
• validating
• showing
• supporting
• documenting
• recording
• witnessing
• evidencing
• corroborating
• identifying
• backing (up)
• illustrating
• demonstrating
• substantiating
• attesting
• displaying
• certifying
• evincing
• buttressing
• manifesting
• adducing
• authenticating

2

as in exposing

to reveal the true nature of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposing
• uncovering
• unmasking
• demolishing
• discrediting
• disproving
• disclosing
• showing up
• undressing
• telling
• nailing
• blowing the whistle on
• uncloaking
• unveiling
• divulging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masking
• disguising
• hiding
• concealing
• camouflaging
• cloaking
• secreting
• veiling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of debunking

Putting These Ideas Into Practice Rein works hard at debunking neuroscience myths and telling people which brain interventions don’t actually hold up. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Researchers found genetic traces of Plasmodium falciparum, the parasite responsible for the deadliest form of malaria — effectively debunking the longstanding poisoning theory. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

How the conspiracy ecosystem jumped on hantavirus Epidemiologist Katrine Wallace has built a large social media audience by debunking medical misinformation in real time. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 11 May 2026

Once someone has formed an opinion, debunking their belief can backfire, driving them to commit even more strongly to their mistake. — Robert B. Talisse, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026

This is one of the most critical details in debunking the claim. — Ryan Brennan april 1, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Certainly, the association with Jeffrey Epstein is not especially helpful for debunking something nefarious. — Mike Rothschild, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

Since the 1990s, neuroscientists have accumulated evidence debunking this idea. — Alicia Garceau, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026

After stirring the pot on social media, Lisa Rinna is debunking the rumor that Colton Underwood stormed out of The Traitors reunion. — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Feb. 2026