debunk
[ dih-buhngk ]
/ dɪˈbʌŋk /
verb (used with object)
to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans.
OTHER WORDS FROM debunk
de·bunk·er, nounWords nearby debunk
debtor,
debtor nation,
debud,
debug,
debulking operation,
debunk,
deburr,
debus,
debussy,
debussy, claude,
debut
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British Dictionary definitions for debunk
debunk
/ (diːˈbʌŋk) /
verb
(tr) informal
to expose the pretensions or falseness of, esp by ridicule
Derived forms of debunk
debunker, nounWord Origin for debunk
C20: from
de- +
bunk ²