debunks
The word “debunks” has 2 syllables: de-bunks
It's pronounced as /dɪˈbʌŋks/
What is synonym and antonym for debunks?
In the thesaurus, “debunks” has 36 synonyms and 32 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for debunks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for debunks
- belies
- blows the whistle on
- challenges
- confounds
- confutes
- contests
- debates
- demolishes
- discloses
- disconfirms
- discredits
- discusses
- disproves
- divulges
- doubts
- exposes
- falsifies
- gives the lie to
- mistrusts
- moots
- nails
- overthrows
- overturns
- queries
- questions
- rebuts
- refutes
- shoots down
- shows up
- talks over
- tells
- uncloaks
- uncovers
- undresses
- unmasks
- unveils
Antonyms for debunks
- adduces
- attests
- authenticates
- buttresses
- camouflages
- certifies
- cloaks
- conceals
- confirms
- corroborates
- demonstrates
- disguises
- displays
- documents
- establishes
- evidences
- evinces
- hides
- identifies
- illustrates
- manifests
- masks
- proves
- records
- secretes
- shows
- substantiates
- supports
- validates
- veils
- verifies
- witnesses
Meanings of debunks
- verb
- To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.
Example Sentences
- The documentary debunks many popular myths about the ancient civilization.
- The article debunks the claim that eating late at night leads to weight gain.
- His research debunks the idea that vaccines are dangerous.
- The new evidence debunks the conspiracy theory about the moon landing.
- The scientist debunks the misconception that sugar is the main cause of obesity.
On this page you'll find 68 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to debunks, such as: adduces, attests, authenticates, belies, blows the whistle on, buttresses, camouflages.
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