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    Dispel

    /dɪˈspɛl/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    To make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
    The teacher tried to dispel the students' fears about the upcoming exam.
    To drive away or disperse.
    The sunlight helped to dispel the morning fog.
    To rid the mind of a notion.
    He spoke out to dispel the rumor that had been circulating about him.
    To eliminate or allay doubt or concern.
    The CEO addressed the employees to dispel their concerns about the layoffs.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old French 'despeller', from Latin 'dispellere', which means 'to drive away'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dispel rumors
    To eliminate or clarify unsubstantiated claims or gossip.
    dispel doubts
    To remove uncertainty or suspicion.

    Related Words

    dissipate
    To cause to disappear; to scatter.
    dispersal
    The act of spreading or scattering widely.

    Slang Meanings

    To blow off
    I just want to blow off the pressure before the finals.
    Shake off
    I need to shake off these bad vibes.