debunking

de·bunk

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/
- /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-buhngk]
- /dɪˈbʌŋk/

Definitions of debunking word

verb with object debunking to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans. 1
noun debunking Present participle of debunk. 1
noun debunking The act of showing something to be false (or bunkum). 0

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Origin of debunking

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 Debunking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Debunking

debunking 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.

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Synonyms for debunking

adjective debunking

demythifying — to create a myth about (a person, place, tradition, etc.); cause to become a myth.
revisionist — an advocate of revision, especially of some political or religious doctrine.

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