[dɪˈbʌŋk]

Definitions

1. verb

to expose or show the falseness or unsoundness of (an idea, theory, or statement)

“The journalist’s article was designed to debunk the conspiracy theory that had been circulating online.”

2. verb

to prove or show (something) to be wrong or untrue

“The scientist set out to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism.”

3. noun

an act of exposing or showing the falseness or unsoundness of (an idea, theory, or statement)

“The debunking of the urban legend was met with a mixture of relief and amusement.”

4. noun

a person who exposes or shows the falseness or unsoundness of (an idea, theory, or statement)

“The debunker of myths was a highly respected figure in the scientific community.”