Synonyms for

Dispel

Verb / dɪˈspel / Another word for dispel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something, especially a belief or feeling, go away or disappear

Synonyms & similar words

driveoff driveout turnback runoff dissipate chaseaway disperse driveaway scatter breakup banish dismiss dissipate eliminate quell scatter vanish dissolve disperse evaporate exorcise expel oust remove

Example sentences

  1. The teacher dispelled the confusion by explaining the concept again.
  2. He tried to dispel the sadness by watching a funny movie.
  3. The rain helped to dispel the heat of the day.
  4. She hoped her smile would dispel the tension in the room.
  5. The medicine helped to dispel her headache.

Quotes

  • The best way to dispel fear is to face it head on. - Nelson Mandela
  • The only way to dispel darkness is to add light. - Aristotle
  • The power of imagination makes us infinite. - John Muir (dispel the limitations of our minds)

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