1. the act of exposing the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief

Examples

• The scientist’s debunking of the popular health myth surprised many people.
• Her article focused on the debunking of conspiracy theories.
• The documentary was dedicated to the debunking of urban legends.
• His debunking of the fake news story went viral on social media.
• The professor’s debunking of the historical claim was thorough and convincing.
• The magazine specializes in the debunking of pseudoscientific claims.