Meaning of the word debunk in English

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debunk

US /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
UK /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
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Verb

expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)

Example:
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The article aims to debunk the myth that all politicians are corrupt.
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Scientists have worked to debunk the claims of perpetual motion machines.
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