dispel
to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate: to dispel the dense fog.
to cause to vanish; alleviate: to dispel her fears.
Origin of dispel
1synonym study For dispel
Opposites for dispel
Other words from dispel
- dis·pel·la·ble, adjective
- dis·pel·ler, noun
- un·dis·pel·la·ble, adjective
- un·dis·pelled, adjective
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How to use dispel in a sentence
What drew me to them was that similar feeling around a focus on client value — and on dispelling all the smoke and mirrors in the industry.
My thinking was that if I had a YC stamp of approval, that could dispel some of the skepticism around my product.
Braband said he thinks the bump will help dispel myths about women not being interested in math and science.
After admissions changes, Thomas Jefferson High will welcome most diverse class in recent history, officials say | Hannah Natanson | June 24, 2021 | Washington PostIt’s time to dispel the belief that the end of cookies means the end of personalized recommendations.
Third-party cookie deprecation presents a new opportunity for marketers | Outbrain | June 7, 2021 | DigidaySocietally, it’s been hard to dispel the idea that women are just “naturally better” than men at raising children and managing households.
On this Mother’s Day, the crisis for working moms is hard to miss | Karla Miller | May 6, 2021 | Washington Post
The police themselves do little to dispel or discourage this lionized portrayal.
Prosecutor Used Grand Jury to Let Darren Wilson Walk | Tom Nolan | November 28, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe 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.
To Make Their Victory Durable, the GOP Must Fix the Minimum Wage | Dmitri Mehlhorn | November 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe 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.
The Legend With The Look: Remembering Lauren Bacall | Teo Bugbee | August 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST"There's nothing like prompt action to dispel alarm," he whispered in my ear; and then turned to the rest of us.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon BlackwoodHowever, madame, I count upon it that you will be able to dispel such doubts as I am fostering.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniBut scarce had they arrived at it when Monsieur de Garnache's crisp voice came swiftly to dispel it.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniI hope this verification will dispel your royal highness' unjust suspicions against me.
Balsamo, The Magician | Alexander DumasHuman extravagances soon dispel, in the eyes of reason, the superiority which man arrogantly claims over other animals.
Superstition In All Ages (1732) | Jean Meslier
British Dictionary definitions for dispel
/ (dɪˈspɛl) /
(tr) to disperse or drive away
Origin of dispel
1Derived forms of dispel
- dispeller, noun
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