Word of the day
debunk
1. expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
“the magazine that debunks claims of the paranormal”
2. reduce the inflated reputation of (someone), especially by ridicule
“comedy takes delight in debunking heroes”
verb
/diˈbəŋk/
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"The journalist worked to debunk the _____ surrounding the event."
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- believe
- disprove
- promote
- expose
- embrace
- refute
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