debunk
/diˈbʌŋk/
de · bunk
di · ˈbʌŋk
English Definition
v. expose false claims
Significado en Español
desacreditar, refutar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bóc trần, bác bỏ
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Example Sentence
The myth was debunked.
该神话已被揭穿。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(to remove)+bunk(nonsense)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the article, the scientist aimed to debunk the common myth about vaccinations.
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prove
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B
expose
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support
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eliminate
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B — expose.
“debunk” means v. expose false claims
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Careful scientists worked hard to ______ the popular myth about the moon.
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debunk
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prove
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support
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confirm
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A — debunk.
“debunk” means v. expose false claims
Common questions about “debunk”
What does “debunk” mean?
debunk — v. expose false claims. In Chinese: 揭穿，驳斥.
How do you pronounce “debunk”?
debunk is pronounced /diˈbʌŋk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · bunk.
How do you use “debunk” in a sentence?
The myth was debunked. (该神话已被揭穿。)
What are synonyms for “debunk”?
expose, refute — all close in meaning to debunk (v. expose false claims).
Is “debunk” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. debunk appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “debunk”?
de(to remove)+bunk(nonsense)
