Debunk (Verb)
Meaning
Expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The renowned critic debunked the new novel by highlighting its numerous plot holes and clichéd characters.
- She debunked the self-help guru's advice by revealing the lack of scientific evidence supporting his methods.
- The satirical magazine debunked the politician's exaggerated claims with a series of mocking cartoons and commentaries.
- The expert debunked the online scam by explaining the obvious flaws in the scheme and warning others not to fall for it.
- The investigative journalist debunked the company's greenwashing efforts by exposing their actual environmental track record.