Debunk ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Debunk ( verb )

1. To expose the falseness or hollowness of an idea or belief.
2. To prove that something is not true or genuine.

Origin:

The word "debunk" is a back-formation from the noun "debunking" which was first used in the early 20th century. the origin of the word is uncertain, but it may be related to the word "bunk" meaning "nonsense" or "fraud".

Examples:

1. The journalist debunked the conspiracy theory.
2. The scientist debunked the claim that the new medicine was a cure-all.
3. He debunked the rumors about the company's financial troubles.
4. The historian debunked the myth about the famous battle.
5. The skeptic set out to debunk the psychic's powers.

(As a noun)

Debunk ( noun )

1. To expose the falseness or hollowness of an idea or belief.
2. To prove that something is not true or genuine.

Origin:

The word "debunk" is a back-formation from the noun "debunking" which was first used in the early 20th century. the origin of the word is uncertain, but it may be related to the word "bunk" meaning "nonsense" or "fraud".

Examples:

1. The journalist debunked the conspiracy theory.
2. The scientist debunked the claim that the new medicine was a cure-all.
3. He debunked the rumors about the company's financial troubles.
4. The historian debunked the myth about the famous battle.
5. The skeptic set out to debunk the psychic's powers.