Debunk
Debunk [ di-BUHNGK ] | |
[ transitive verb ] | |
MEANING : | |
1. to expose the exaggerated claims of 2. to ridicule the falseness of a claim or sentiment 3. to show to be false or pretentious | |
USAGE EXAMPLE 1 : | |
She debunks the idea that the human interest story was always central to American journalism. |