Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debunker
noun
/dɪˈbʌŋ.kər/
Definition
A person or thing that exposes false claims or myths, particularly by providing evidence or argument to disprove them.
Examples
- The scientist acted as a debunker of popular conspiracy theories.
- She became a famous debunker after writing a bestselling book on pseudoscience.
- The documentary served as a debunker of various myths about climate change.
Meaning
To debunk means to disprove or expose the falseness of a claim, myth, or belief.
Synonyms
- exposer
- disprover
- critic
- skeptic
