debunking

verb

Definition of debunkingnext
present participle of debunk
1
as in refuting
to prove to be false a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

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2
as in exposing
to reveal the true nature of the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance

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  1. refuting
  2. exposing
  3. uncovering
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  • The foodie feud between Ina Garten and Martha Stewart continues on, with the former refuting Stewart’s story about their falling out.
    Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Hours after the report, the Bloomington Police Department issued a statement refuting the bombshell claim.
    KC Baker, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • The idea of singing in front of people has always been really exposing.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Imperiale and others note that most mammals consume food differently than people, often putting their mouths and noses into their food, potentially exposing themselves via respiratory routes, as opposed to becoming infected through the gut.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of exposing
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  • Skip the ordinary this holiday season, Mima is the destination for uncovering the unforgettable.
    WWD, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Building connections can significantly speed up your search by uncovering potential job prospects that may not be posted online and available to the public, or by getting referrals.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncovering
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