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dis·pel (di spel′)

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

to scatter and drive away; cause to vanish; disperse

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

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dispel Synonyms

dispel

v.

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


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dispel Usage Examples

Object

  • myth: Clear messages set out to dispel myths about refugees.

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.

Adjective complement

  • magic: A dispel magic spell will prevent its effect, since dispel magic affects all spells no matter what their subject.

Modifying Another Word

  • hopefully: The fact that we are holding Ladders Week and have published guidance on how to use ladders safely will hopefully dispel these myths.
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