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dispel

[dih-spel] / dɪˈspɛl /
VERB
drive away thought, belief
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allay chase away dismiss disperse dissipate eliminate resolve
STRONG
banish cancel crumble deploy disband disintegrate distribute eject expel oust repel rout scatter scramble
WEAK
beat off break it up break up bust up split up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept collect gather keep welcome
STRONG
allow hold permit take in
WEAK
accumulate garner recall

Example Sentences

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On Tuesday, the company will try to dispel worries at the special investor meeting.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

The event, attended by more than 300 people, aimed to dispel myths and online misinformation as well as connect women with experts in pregnancy, fertility, menopause, endometriosis and neurodiversity.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The statement, delivered by a voice-over announcer on state television, did little to dispel rumors about the leader’s physical health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Nanos has tried to dispel concerns that investigators are hitting nothing but dead ends, telling NBC News that “as long as we have the ability to chase a lead, it’s not cold.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

A brisk walk home would dispel the little pinpricks of unease at the edges of my mind.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu