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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary dis·pel (dis·pelled ; dis·pel·ling) ETYMOLOGY Middle English, from Latin dispellere, from dis- + pellere to drive, beat — more at felt DATE 15th century : to drive away by or as if by scattering : dissipate dispel a rumor Synonyms: see scatter English Etymology dispel 1630s, from L. dispellere "drive apart," from dis- "away" + pellere "to drive, push." Since the meaning is "to drive away in different directions" it should not have as an object a single, indivisible thing (you can dispel suspicion, but not an accusation). Related: Dispelled; dispelling. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7 dispel dis·pel / di5spel / verb(-ll-) [VN] to make sth, especially a feeling or belief, go away or disappear 驱散,消除(尤指感觉或信仰): His speech dispelled any fears about his health. 他的发言消除了人们对他身体健康的担心。 Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Edition v. Function: verb Synonyms: SCATTER 1, disperse, dissipate Related Words: dismiss, eject, expel, oust; crumble, disintegrate Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged dis·pel \də̇ˈspel\ transitive verb (dispelled ; dispelled ; dispelling ; dispels) Etymology: Latin dispellere, from dis- dis- (I) + pellere to push, drive, strike — more at pulse : to drive away by scattering : clear away : dissipate < dispel a mist > < dispel one's doubts by ascertaining the facts > < dispel illusions > Synonyms: see scatter |
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