Dictionary definition for: Dispel
1. (v) 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"
2. (v) to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
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