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dispel

verb

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

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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verb

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

    “Drive away potential burglars”

verb

  1. to cause to separate and go in different directions

    “She waved her hand and scattered the crowds”

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Example Sentences

Drive away potential burglars
drive away bad thoughts
dispel doubts
The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
She waved her hand and scattered the crowds

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