Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dispelled

verb
/dɪˈspɛld/
Definition
To make something, such as a feeling or belief, go away or disappear.
Examples
  • She spoke to the team to dispel any fears about the project’s outcome.
  • The teacher dispelled the rumors that were circulating among the students.
Meaning
The act of driving away or eliminating something that is undesirable or troublesome.
Synonyms
  • disperse
  • eliminate
  • vanquish
  • drive away
  • dismiss