Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
demythify
Verb
/diːˈmɪθɪfaɪ/
Definition
To strip away myths and misconceptions, revealing the true nature of something.
Examples
- Scientists often aim to demythify ancient cultures by analyzing their artifacts.
- The documentary seeks to demythify the story of the legendary creature by presenting factual evidence.
- By the end of the seminar, the speaker managed to demythify several common myths about climate change.
Meaning
Demythify means to provide clarity about a subject by dispelling false beliefs or exaggerated stories associated with it.
Synonyms
- Dispel
- Clarify
- Debunk
- Illuminate
- Expose
