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dispel Definition

dis·pel (di spel′)

transitive verb -·pelled′, -·pel′·ling

to scatter and drive away; cause to vanish; disperse

Etymology: ME dispellen < L dispellere < dis-, apart + pellere, to drive: see felt

dispel Synonyms

dispel

v.

scatter, disperse, dissipate, clear away; see dismiss 1, scatter 2. See syn. study at scatter.

dispel Usage Examples

Object

  • myth: Clear messages set out to dispel myths about refugees.
  • misconception: Involvement of the CDS in the pilot helped to dispel misconceptions about its role.
  • mystique: The software is user-friendly and guides non-accountants through the profession's complexities, dispelling the mystique.
  • rumor: Help us dispel any nasty rumors which could damage our reputation, for the sake of our animals.
  • notion: They will rapidly dispel all notion that life is " a serious business " .
  • darkness: In your mercy, Lord, dispel the darkness of this night.

Preposition: as

myth: Myths In this section I attempt to dispel as many myths as I know about in regard to the MGTD.

Preposition: that

myth: The Level dispels that myth and shows how boys can be sufferers too.

Noun phrase with adjective complement

such: The course dispelled myths such as breakfast ' soaking up ' the previous night's alcohol, Mr Ward said.

Adjective complement

  • magic: A dispel magic spell will prevent its effect, since dispel magic affects all spells no matter what their subject.
  • such: A few myths are also dispelled such as why the band didn't tour America.
  • cold: Traditional Chinese medicine categorizes Ginger as ' pungent ' , signifying that it is able to warm the body and dispel cold.

Modifying Another Word

  • quickly: However, her serious image was quickly dispelled by: ] Ooh, what color folder do you think I should get?
  • hopefully: The fact that we are holding Ladders Week and have published guidance on how to use ladders safely will hopefully dispel these myths.
  • soon: Of the islands were soon dispelled it forever from whether you book.
  • immediately: My initials fears are immediately dispelled within seconds of his arrival in the North London pub at which we have agreed to meet.
  • rapidly: They will rapidly dispel all notion that life is " a serious business " .
  • completely: But she also warns not to completely dispel the left and more logical side of your brain.

Preposition: of

illusion: Just as 59 reflects the dispelling of illusions through clearing things away, so 55 reflects the development through excessive growth.

Preposition: by

fact: Initial fears of a Scottish brain drain have been dispelled by the fact that more graduates are fiding jobs in Scotland.