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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

debunking

/dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does debunking mean?

noun

The act of exposing something as false or exaggerated; the process of disproving a myth or legend.

Example

"The journalist's article was a masterful example of debunking the conspiracy theory."

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