Synonyms of debunks

debunks

verb

present tense third-person singular of debunk

1

as in refutes

to prove to be false

a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disproves
• overturns
• rebuts
• discredits
• falsifies
• discusses
• challenges
• belies
• confutes
• confounds
• gives the lie to
• disconfirms
• shoots down
• questions
• overthrows
• doubts
• debates
• contests
• mistrusts
• queries
• moots
• talks over
• hashes (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirms
• establishes
• proves
• validates
• verifies
• shows
• supports
• witnesses
• records
• corroborates
• evidences
• identifies
• substantiates
• documents
• illustrates
• evinces
• attests
• demonstrates
• certifies
• backs (up)
• displays
• manifests
• adduces
• buttresses
• authenticates

2

as in exposes

to reveal the true nature of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposes
• uncovers
• unmasks
• demolishes
• discloses
• disproves
• discredits
• undresses
• tells
• shows up
• uncloaks
• blows the whistle on
• nails
• unveils
• divulges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• conceals
• hides
• camouflages
• secretes
• cloaks
• veils

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of debunks

Point by point, O’Donnell debunks the arguments in A Sudden Flicker of Light, David Thomson’s new book about how cinema has harmed society. — Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

New research debunks the notion that the gender gap is primarily due to women’s lack of AI skills, interest or access. — Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

But Steve Wade, a senior director of operations and procurement at ARS, debunks that myth. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 2 June 2026

The data, however, debunks the notion that the Knicks’ rust will be a factor in the conference finals. — Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 18 May 2026

As a result, these corners are areas where misinformation is more prolific—and the science that debunks that misinformation receives little mention, if at all. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2026

The department also debunks a myth suggesting a furnace works harder than usual to warm spaces that have been left cooler, which would defeat the purpose of temporarily lowering the temperature to optimize savings. — Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026

However, Haug debunks it as a requirement. — Essence, 19 Dec. 2025

Newer research, however, debunks that previous notion, showing that the tactic may be ineffective. — Kaitlin Vogel, Health, 11 Dec. 2025