debunk

[ dih-buhngk ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans.

Origin of debunk

1
An Americanism dating back to 1920–25; de- + bunk2

Other words for debunk

Other words from debunk

  • de·bunk·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for debunk

debunk

/ (diːˈbʌŋk) /


verb
  1. (tr) informal to expose the pretensions or falseness of, esp by ridicule

Origin of debunk

1
C20: from de- + bunk ²

Derived forms of debunk

  • debunker, noun

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