Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debunk-a-myth
verb
dih-buhnk-uh-myth
Definition
To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth or belief.
Examples
- You can debunk a myth about the origins of a popular holiday.
- It’s essential to debunk myths in order to promote factual information.
- Scientists often debunk common myths in their research to clarify misunderstandings.
Meaning
The term refers to the act of showing that a commonly held belief or idea is not true or is exaggerated.
Synonyms
- disprove
- invalidate
- refute
- discredit
