were debunking

• past progressive

  past progressive

  Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.

  of debunk.
  debunk

  verb (used with object)

  to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated.

Related Words

• demystify
• disparage
• mock
• puncture