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The correct spelling is debunk.

How to pronounce debunk

/diːˈbʊŋk/
verb

IPA: /diːˈbʊŋk/

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The correct spelling is debunk. To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something. For example: "The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999."

Usage Examples

The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on National Public Radio in November 1999.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

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