What is another word for de-bunking?
Pronunciation: [dəbˈʌŋkɪŋ] (IPA) 
De-bunking is the process of exposing or disproving a claim, theory, or belief. It can also be referred to as refuting, invalidating, or discrediting. Other synonyms for de-bunking include exposing, unmasking, debunking, and challenging. All these words describe the act of revealing the truth about a subject or myth, which may have previously been believed to be true. They are essential in critical thinking and in separating facts from fiction. Whether it is in science, politics, religion or social media, de-bunking helps us to understand our world better by revealing what is real and what is not.
