debunk | Definition of debunk

Synonyms and Antonyms of debunk

1 to prove to be false

a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Synonyms of debunk

belie, confound, confute, disconfirm, discredit, disprove, falsify, rebut, refute, shoot down

Words Related to debunk

overthrow, overturn

challenge, contest, query, question

doubt, mistrust

debate, discuss, hash (over), moot, talk over

Phrases Synonymous with debunk

give the lie to

Near Antonyms of debunk

document, evidence, evince, record, show, support, witness

back (up), buttress, corroborate, substantiate

adduce, attest, authenticate, certify, identify

demonstrate, display, illustrate, manifest

Antonyms of debunk

confirm, establish, prove, validate, verify

2 to reveal the true nature of

the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance

Synonyms of debunk

expose, nail, show up, uncloak, uncover, undress, unmask

Words Related to debunk

demolish, discredit, disprove

disclose, divulge, tell, unveil

Phrases Synonymous with debunk

blow the whistle on

Near Antonyms of debunk

conceal, hide, secrete, veil

Antonyms of debunk

camouflage, cloak, disguise, mask