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dispelled

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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“The arrival of our squadron dispelled the danger.”

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

But we know that’s just an illusion, one that is dispelled by looking inside the machine.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

In a recent blog post, Yardeni characterizes the current worries as ”AI derangement,” a fear that eventually will be dispelled.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026

My doubts dispelled, I realized I’d had a really good time without breaking the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Grandma flipped a switch, and several lights dispelled the dimness.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull