Meaning & Definition of Dispel in English
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Dispel
/dɪspɛl/
verb
1. Force to go away
- Used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
- "Drive away potential burglars"
- "Drive away bad thoughts"
- "Dispel doubts"
- "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
synonym:
- chase away,
- drive out,
- turn back,
- drive away,
- dispel,
- drive off,
- run off
2. To cause to separate and go in different directions
- "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
synonym:
- disperse,
- dissipate,
- dispel,
- break up,
- scatter
Examples of using
An experienced healer can lift curses and dispel evil eyes.