Dispel – To remove a fear, doubt or belief
(Pronounced dih-spel)
To remember the definition of the word dispel, use the following mnemonic:
The spell (dispel) is terrific, said the witch. It can remove all fear or doubt, or even a belief.
Examples of dispel in a sentence
He tried to dispel the public's fears with words of encouragement.
The atheist released a video trying to dispel the belief in an afterlife.
His smelly hair didn't dispel the feelings Sally had for Roger.
