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debunk

/ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/verb

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(झूठे दावे या भ्रम का) पर्दाफ़ाश करना, खंडन करना, गलत साबित करना

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    [T] ~ sth

    to show that an idea, a belief or a claim is false or much less important or good than people think

    (झूठे दावे या भ्रम का) पर्दाफ़ाश करना, खंडन करना, गलत साबित करना

    • Scientists have debunked the claim that the vaccine causes illness.
    • Radhika's research debunked several popular myths about diet.

    Synonyms disprove refute discredit expose explode

    Opposite confirm prove support

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debunker noun