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debunk

UK
/dɪˈbʌŋk/
US
/dɪˈbʌŋk/

Translations

debunkverb
debunked
Past Simple
debunked
Past Participle
debunking
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈbʌŋk/
US
/dɪˈbʌŋk/
réfuterPour des affirmations, des arguments ou des thèses.
The article debunks the claim that the treatment is unsafe.
L'article réfute l'affirmation selon laquelle le traitement est dangereux.
démystifierPour une idée, un mythe ou une croyance.
The scientist worked tirelessly to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism.
Le scientifique a travaillé sans relâche pour démystifier le mythe selon lequel les vaccins provoquent l'autisme.
Additional translations
discréditerPour une personne, une organisation ou une œuvre.
Synonyms
refute
demystify
unmask
invalidate
expose
disprove

Definitions

debunkverb
To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
The scientist worked tirelessly to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism.
To disprove or discredit the claims or reputation of a person, organization, or work.
The investigative article aimed to debunk the politician by revealing inconsistencies in his statements.
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