Vocabulary Spotlight
Debunk
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: गलत साबित करना (Galat Saabit Karna) – To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth, idea, or belief.
Pronunciation
[dee-buhngk]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Disprove – गलत साबित करना (Galat Saabit Karna)
Related Words
Reveal – उजागर करना (Ujaagar Karna)
Word Origin
“Debunk” shabd American English se aaya hai, jo originally bunk (nonsense) ko expose karne ke liye use hota tha.
– “Debunk” originated in American English, originally used to expose “bunk” or nonsense.
Word Family
Verb: Debunk – गलत साबित करना (Galat Saabit Karna)
Noun: Debunking – खुलासा (Khulaasa)
Usage Examples
1. Scientist ne popular myth ko debunk kar diya.
– The scientist debunked the popular myth.
2. Research se purane beliefs ko debunk kiya ja sakta hai.
– Research can debunk old beliefs.
Cultural Note
Debunk ka use aksar aise cases mein hota hai jahan ek galat dharana ko samarthan mila hota hai aur kisi ne usko galat prove kiya ho.
In Context
Debunk shabd ka use un situations mein hota hai jisme ek myth, rumor ya incorrect belief ko reveal ya disprove kiya jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Debunk” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Debunk” shabd kis desh ki English se aaya hai?