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Debunk Definition & Meaning

debunk
verb
  1. expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"

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Frequently asked questions

What does debunk mean?
expose while ridiculing; especially of pretentious or false claims and ideas; "The physicist debunked the psychic's claims"
What part of speech is debunk?
Debunk is a verb.

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