Debunk and Validate

Debunk

Debunk verb - To prove to be false.
Usage example: a Web site that assiduously debunks urban legends

Validate is an antonym for debunk.

Nearby Word: debunking

Validate

Validate verb - To give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of.

Debunk is an antonym for validate.

Common collocations

claim debunk claim validate claim
theory debunk theory validate theory
theories debunk theories validate theories
claims debunk claims validate claims
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