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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: gather
- to cause to vanish; alleviate:
to dispel her fears.
dispel
/ dɪˈspɛl /
verb
- tr to disperse or drive away
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Derived Forms
- disˈpeller, noun
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Other Words From
- dis·pella·ble adjective
- dis·peller noun
- undis·pella·ble adjective
- undis·pelled adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dispel1
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Synonym Study
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Example Sentences
The police themselves do little to dispel or discourage this lionized portrayal.
He does, however, attempt to dispel some of the myths that have emerged from hearsay and rumor over the last century.
Swiss leaders also dispel the “slippery slope” idea by repeatedly rejecting substantial minimum wage increases.
The beautiful pictures may partially dispel what an awful man Rembrandt seemed to be.
But one look at the film is enough to dispel all notions of Svengali.
"There's nothing like prompt action to dispel alarm," he whispered in my ear; and then turned to the rest of us.
However, madame, I count upon it that you will be able to dispel such doubts as I am fostering.
But scarce had they arrived at it when Monsieur de Garnache's crisp voice came swiftly to dispel it.
I hope this verification will dispel your royal highness' unjust suspicions against me.
Human extravagances soon dispel, in the eyes of reason, the superiority which man arrogantly claims over other animals.
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