Meaning of dispel

Definition of dispel

(verb) force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"
to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"

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