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dispel
The word “dispel” has 2 syllables: dis-pel
It's pronounced as /dɪˈspel/
What is synonym and antonym for dispel?
In the thesaurus, “dispel” has 37 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for dispel along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for dispel
- allay
- banish
- beat off
- break it up
- break up
- bust up
- cancel
- chase away
- clear out
- crumble
- deploy
- diffuse
- disband
- disintegrate
- dismiss
- disperse
- disseminate
- dissipate
- distribute
- diverge
- eject
- eliminate
- expel
- isolate
- oust
- part
- repel
- resolve
- rout
- scatter
- scramble
- segregate
- separate
- split (up)
- split up
- spread
- squander
Antonyms for dispel
- accept
- accumulate
- agglutinate
- allow
- assemble
- cluster
- collect
- concentrate
- conglomerate
- congregate
- garner
- gather
- hold
- ingather
- keep
- permit
- recall
- take in
- unify
- unite
- welcome
Meanings of dispel
- verb
- To make a doubt, fear, belief, or feeling disappear; to drive away or eliminate something unwanted.
Example Sentences
- The teacher tried to dispel the students' fears before the exam.
- The new evidence helped dispel any doubts about his honesty.
- She smiled to dispel the tension in the room.
- The company released a statement to dispel rumors about its financial problems.
- He hoped that a good night's sleep would dispel his worries.
On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to dispel, such as: accept, accumulate, agglutinate, allay, allow, assemble, banish.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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