dispelled; dispelling
: to drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
dispel a rumor
Examples of dispel in a Sentence
This report should dispel any doubts you have about the plan.
She made an official statement to dispel any rumors about her retirement.
The experience dispelled some of our fears about the process.
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The public is both fascinated and afraid of injections, but dispelling the rumors that a massive needle could go as deep as your bone goes a long way in vaccine adoption.
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Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026
The artist also appeared on TMZ Live in June 2023 to dispel any myths that Idol winners automatically become successful after the show.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Pig myths and misunderstandings McLeod and Jennings are quick to dispel myths about their family of pigs.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
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Adam Goodcoff, STAT, 13 May 2026
The artist also appeared on TMZ Live in June 2023 to dispel any myths that Idol winners automatically become successful after the show.
—Ilana Frost, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Pig myths and misunderstandings McLeod and Jennings are quick to dispel myths about their family of pigs.
—Kansas City Star, 10 May 2026
Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.
—IEEE Spectrum, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dispel
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“Dispel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispel. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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