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DEBUNKING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Debunking.

Debunking - as a noun

The exposure of falseness or pretensions

Example: "The debunking of religion has been too successful"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
repudiation14

Debunking - as a verb

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

Example: "The explosion story was thoroughly debunked on national public radio in november 1999."

Example Sentences

"The debunking of the conspiracy theory provided a much-needed sense of relief."
"Her debunking of the popular myth was widely praised."
"The article offers a thorough debunking of the pseudoscience claims."
"The debunking of the urban legend went viral on social media."
"His book provides a detailed debunking of the historical inaccuracies in the film."
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Word Game Points

Is DEBUNKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, debunking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEBUNKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is DEBUNKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, debunking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEBUNKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is DEBUNKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, debunking is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEBUNKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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