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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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Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum has been trying to dispel security concerns over the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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

When you grow up as a child actor, people always assume you’re going to be an arsehole, so I think I’ve always wanted to dispel the notion of that as quickly as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

What’s Next: Workday’s earnings results were overshadowed by poor guidance and a disappointing year-end backlog of subscriptions, a combination that won’t dispel the negative sentiment around business software.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

I shook my head to dispel the dream that had filled it.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood