English dictionary

dispel

/d/I/'sp/E/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

verb.motion

Examples
Dispel doubts.

Synonyms chase away drive away drive off drive out run off turn back

Source: WordNet 3.0
to cause to separate and go in different directions

verb.motion

Synonyms break up disperse dissipate scatter

Source: WordNet 3.0
To drive away by scattering, or so to cause to vanish; to clear away; to banish; to dissipate; as, to <i>dispel</i> a cloud, vapors, cares, doubts, illusions.

verb

Source: webster1913