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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 ‘CBS Mornings’ co-host dispelled rumors of a possible departure, staying with the network amid a broader overhaul.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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

Escalona's presence at Rodriguez's first cabinet meeting last week dispelled rumors that he had died in the strike.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

In many cases, that constant sense of tension has not been dispelled by the return to civilian life.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

This impression was dispelled early on when a probationer in Briony’s year, a large, kindly, slow-moving girl with a cow’s harmless gaze, met the lacerating force of the ward sister’s fury.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan