debunking

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Debunking assumes that false beliefs are held in good faith.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Debunking or refuting their assertions often requires offering nuanced or technical information that doesn’t have the same pizzazz.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2024

Debunking, "prebunking," nudging and teaching digital literacy are several of the more effective ways to counter misinformation, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association.

From Science Daily • Nov. 29, 2023

Debunking a credit score myth: Forget what you’ve heard.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2023

Debunking the 60 Minutes piece, he says, was “priority one, priority two, and priority three.”

From Slate • Nov. 9, 2013