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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 51Թ Forms
- 徱·l· adjective
- 徱·l noun
- un徱·l· adjective
- ܲd· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dispel1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
Tacopina caught the prosecution’s key witness in several lies he dispelled with video and audio recordings, sparking several frustrated outbursts from Ephron.
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