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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