debunk Synonyms

expose show in bad light unmask undermine undeceive uncrown uncover uncloak uncharm unblindfold ridicule reveal refute refuting quash unshroud unspell put spotlight on give high sign down-grade prove to be false show to be false prove wrong debunking demystify call into question show up shoot down blow out of the water double-check negate puncture negative invalidate discover disclose disabuse deny denounce deflate controvert contradict confute confound circumstantiate challenge belie discredit discredited discrediting