dispel
Translation
to dispel, to drive away, to scatter
Examples
The sunlight helped to dispel the morning fog.
The sunlight helped to dispel the morning fog.
We need to dispel these rumors immediately.
We need to dispel these rumours immediately.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear. We need to dispel these rumours immediately.
Similar Words
Synonyms: scatter, dissipate, banish; Antonyms: gather, collect
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) + 'pellere' (to drive). Literally 'to drive apart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'dis-' (away) and 'pel' (like propel) to mean 'drive away' fears or rumours.