Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dispelled
verb
/dɪˈspɛld/
Definition
To drive away or eliminate something, especially a belief, idea, or feeling.
Examples
- The scientist’s findings dispelled the rumors about the product’s safety.
- Her calm demeanor helped to dispel the tension in the room.
- The teacher dispelled any doubts the students had about the topic.
Meaning
Dispelled refers to the act of causing something to vanish or be dismissed.
Synonyms
- Disperse
- Eliminate
- Drive away
- Dismiss
- Quell
