Meaning & use
debunk
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to expose the falseness of a belief, claim, or idea.
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The documentary set out to debunk several popular myths about the moon landing.
Scientists have repeatedly debunked the claim that vaccines cause autism.
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Debunk is common in discussions of misinformation, myths, and pseudoscience, implying a deliberate effort to reveal the truth.
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