dispel

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas wie Zweifel, Angst oder eine Überzeugung zu beseitigen oder verschwinden zu lassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something, such as a doubt, fear, or belief, disappear or cease to exist.

1. Eliminate a feeling or beliefB2formal

   To make a feeling, belief, or idea disappear or stop affecting someone.

   Gefühl oder Überzeugung beseitigen

   • The manager's speech dispelled all doubts about the project.
   • A walk in the fresh air dispelled her anxiety.
   • His calm explanation dispelled the rumors.

   Synonymeallaybanishdismissdissipatedrive awayeliminateeraseexpelquell

   Antonymecreateengenderfosterimplantinstil

2. Scatter or drive awayC1formal

   To cause something, such as clouds or darkness, to move away or vanish.

   Vertreiben

   • The morning sun dispelled the fog over the valley.
   • The strong wind dispelled the smoke from the fire.
   • Light dispelled the darkness of the room.

   Synonymebanishcleardispersedissipatedrive awayscatter

   Antonymeaccumulatecollectgather