debunk

English

/diːˈbʌŋk/, /dɪˈbʌŋk/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

Etymology

Prefix from English bunk.

Origin

English

bunk

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