dispel
Translation
to dispel, to drive away, to eliminate
Examples
His speech helped to dispel their fears.
His speech helped to dispel their fears.
We need to dispel the myth that this is easy.
We need to dispel the myth that this is easy.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear The report should dispel any doubts you have.
Similar Words
Synonyms: banish, eliminate, dissipate; Antonyms: gather, foster
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart, away) + 'pellere' (to drive, push). It literally means to drive away.
Memory Tips
Think of casting a 'spell' to 'dis'perse a ghost or a bad thought. Dispel the spell!