dispel
10 synonyms for dispel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make fears, doubts, or false ideas disappear by showing they have no basis.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use dispel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
dispel doubts
dispel rumors
dispel fears
dispel a myth
Etymology
From Latin dispellere, "to drive apart or scatter" — from dis- ("apart") + pellere ("to push, drive").
Full origin of dispel →Frequently asked questions
What does “dispel” mean?
The word “dispel” means to make fears, doubts, or false ideas disappear by showing they have no basis. In plain terms, to get rid of a feeling, rumor, or doubt by proving it wrong.
How do you pronounce “dispel”?
“Dispel” is pronounced dih-SPEH ([dɪˈspɛɫ] in IPA).
How do you use “dispel” in a sentence?
Here is “dispel” used in a sentence: “The coach's calm words dispelled the team's nerves before the final.”
What part of speech is “dispel”?
“Dispel” is a verb.
Where does the word “dispel” come from?
The word “dispel” comes from Latin. From Latin dispellere, "to drive apart or scatter" — from dis- ("apart") + pellere ("to push, drive").
