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dispel
[ dih-spel ]
verb (used with object)
- to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate:
to dispel the dense fog.
Antonyms:
- to cause to vanish; alleviate:
to dispel her fears.
dispel
/ ɪˈɛ /
verb
- tr to disperse or drive away
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·l· adjective
- 徱·l noun
- un徱·l· adjective
- ܲd· adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dispel1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A hearing has been scheduled for 19 May "in the interest of dispelling our strong suspicion that the government just deported a US citizen with no meaningful process".
All the negativity was dispelled by that movie.
The eaglet’s exact fate is still uncertain, but Friends of Big Bear Valley took to Facebook on Friday evening to dispel rumors originating from viewers’ misinterpretation of eagle behavior.
Despite this, her hospitalization this week proved an opportunity for Williams to dispel concerns about her health and rail against her guardian.
The CEO swiftly clarified in an all-hands meeting, even sharing the job posting to dispel concerns.
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