dispel

🇺🇸 /dɪˈspel/ 🇬🇧 /dɪˈspel/
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verb
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To cause something to end or no longer be present, especially doubts or fears.

The scientist dispelled the myth about the harmful effects of the chemical.

translation

v. To cause something to end or no longer be present, especially doubts or fears.

Word Forms

3rd Present dispels
Past dispelled
Perfect dispelled
Progressive dispelling