with objectTo reaffirm the truth or credence of (a statement, idea, etc., which has been debunked). Also: to restore the reputation of or regard for (a person who has been debunked).
Origin
1930s. From re- + -bunk.
Definition of rebunk in US English:
rebunk
verb(ˌ)riːˈbʌŋk
with objectTo reaffirm the truth or credence of (a statement, idea, etc., which has been debunked). Also: to restore the reputation of or regard for (a person who has been debunked).