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debunk (verb), debunks; debunked; debunking
1. To show that a belief or theory is not valid or true: The newspaper article by the astrologist debunks the notion that life exists on Mars.
2. To present the falseness of a story, statement, idea, etc.: Andrew, the anthropologist, has debunked the theory that everyone can live to be 100 years of age by having a good diet.

To debunk something is to prove that it is wrong or incorrect.

To expose or to ridicule the falseness or sham of something.
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To show the lack of truth regarding a presentation.
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