countermyths
/ˈkaʊntərˌmɪθs/
noun
- Stories or beliefs created to oppose or challenge widely held but false or misleading stories (myths).
- The historian wrote a book full of countermyths to challenge popular legends about the war.
- Activists spread countermyths to fight the harmful stereotypes in the media.
- Teachers encouraged students to research and create countermyths about historical figures.