dispel
Intermediate/dɪˈspɛl/
- verb
- To drive away, scatter
dispel in a sentence
- “She entered the office as usual on Monday, dispelling the rumor that she had been fired.”
- “This report should dispel any doubts you have about the plan.”
- “She made an official statement to dispel any rumors about her retirement.”
- “The experience dispelled some of our fears about the process.”
What does “dispel” mean?
dispel (verb) means to drive away, scatter. It is pronounced /dɪˈspɛl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "dispel" mean?
- dispel (verb) means: To drive away, scatter
- How do you pronounce "dispel"?
- "dispel" is pronounced /dɪˈspɛl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "dispel" in a sentence?
- Here is "dispel" used in a sentence: She entered the office as usual on Monday, dispelling the rumor that she had been fired.
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