debunking meaning

UK US /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ 3 syllables

debunking (noun): the exposure of falseness or pretensions.

Definition of debunking

  1. the exposure of falseness or pretensions
    • the debunking of religion has been too successful

    Synonyms: repudiation

    Type of: exposure

    Related forms: debunk

How to pronounce debunking

debunking is pronounced /dɪˈbʌŋkɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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