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debunked


Meanings
  • Verb

    To expose as a hoax or falsehood


Rhymes
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munks , sunks
Variants
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debunk , debunked , debunker , debunkers , debunking , debunks
Etymology
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Late 15th century. Originally debunken, past participle of debunken (verb): to knock the legs or props from under, to overthrow, to expose as false or unfounded.


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  1. The term 'debunk' first appeared in print in the late 15th century.

  2. The word 'debunk' is derived from the Middle Dutch word 'bunken', meaning 'to knock down' or 'to overthrow'.


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  1. Mythbusters: A popular television show where the hosts test various myths and urban legends to determine their validity.

  2. Fact-checking: The process of verifying the accuracy of information, especially that which is published or broadcast.


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The term 'debunk' has been used extensively in various fields such as science, journalism, and literature to refer to the act of disproving false claims or hoaxes.

How to Memorize "debunked"

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    - To remember the meaning of 'debunk', think of the word 'bunk' as meaning 'false' or 'unfounded', and the prefix 'de-' means 'to remove'.


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