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- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/
- /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/
Definitions of debunk word
- verb debunk If you debunk a widely held belief, you show that it is false. If you debunk something that is widely admired, you show that it is not as good as people think it is. 3
- verb debunk to expose the pretensions or falseness of, esp by ridicule 3
- verb transitive debunk to expose the false or exaggerated claims, pretensions, glamour, etc. of 3
- verb with object debunk to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans. 1
- noun debunk Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief). 1
- transitive verb debunk show to be false 1
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Origin of debunk
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1920-25; de- + bunk2
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Parts of speech for Debunk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
debunk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for debunk
verb debunk
- disparage — to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: Do not disparage good manners.
- puncture — the act of piercing or perforating, as with a pointed instrument or object.
- mock — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
- unmask — to strip a mask or disguise from.
- discover — to see, get knowledge of, learn of, find, or find out; gain sight or knowledge of (something previously unseen or unknown): to discover America; to discover electricity. Synonyms: detect, espy, descry, discern, ascertain, unearth, ferret out, notice.
Antonyms for debunk
verb debunk
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- prove — to establish the truth or genuineness of, as by evidence or argument: to prove one's claim.
- uphold — to support or defend, as against opposition or criticism: He fought the duel to uphold his family's honor.
- flatter — to make flat.
- perpetuate — to make perpetual.
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