Synonyms of debunks

debunks

verb

present tense third-person singular of debunk

1

as in refutes

to prove to be false

a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refutes
• disproves
• overturns
• rebuts
• discredits
• falsifies
• discusses
• challenges
• belies
• confutes
• confounds
• gives the lie to
• disconfirms
• shoots down
• questions
• overthrows
• doubts
• debates
• contests
• mistrusts
• queries
• moots
• talks over
• hashes (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confirms
• establishes
• proves
• validates
• verifies
• shows
• supports
• witnesses
• records
• corroborates
• evidences
• identifies
• substantiates
• documents
• illustrates
• evinces
• attests
• demonstrates
• certifies
• backs (up)
• displays
• manifests
• adduces
• buttresses
• authenticates

2

as in exposes

to reveal the true nature of

the investigative reporter easily debunked the charlatan's claims of clairvoyance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exposes
• uncovers
• unmasks
• demolishes
• discloses
• disproves
• discredits
• undresses
• tells
• shows up
• uncloaks
• blows the whistle on
• nails
• unveils
• divulges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• masks
• disguises
• conceals
• hides
• camouflages
• secretes
• cloaks
• veils