debunk

English

/diːˈbʌŋk/, /dɪˈbʌŋk/

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To discredit, or expose to ridicule the falsehood or the exaggerated claims of something.

Etymology

Prefix from English bunk.

Origin

English

bunk

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Cognates and derived terms

bunk English
bunk bed English
bunkhouse English
bunkie English
bunkmate English
bunkroom English
bunkside English
bunkspace English
debunkable English
debunker English
hotbunk English
debunker Italian
bunc Irish