prebunking

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noun

The practice of countering potential misinformation by warning people against it before it is disseminated.

Similar
inoculation
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Meanings

nounprebunking (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of countering potential misinformation by warning people against it before it is disseminated.

    Synonyms: inoculation

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe practice of countering potential misinformation by warning people against it before it is disseminated.

Similar
inoculation
Also see
inoculation

Origin

Blend of pre- + debunking.

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APA

prebunking. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebunking

MLA

“prebunking.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebunking. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prebunking,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prebunking.

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