debunk
//dɪˈbʌŋk//
Verb
debunkInfinitive
debunkPresent tense
debunkedPast tense
debunkedPast participle
debunkingPresent participle
debunksThird-person singular
1
To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
Scientists worked hard to debunk the myth that vaccines cause autism.
2
To reduce the inflated reputation of someone or something.
The documentary debunked the celebrity's carefully crafted public image.