dispel in English
- dispel⇄dispel, transitive verb, -pelled,-pelling.
to drive away and scatter; disperse.
Ex. to dispel darkness or gloom. The captain's cheerful laugh dispelled our fears.
dispel in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
dispel in Sindhi سنڌي
dispel
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
/dɪˈspɛl/
Definitions
- To drive away or cause to disappear (doubts, fears, or illusions).
- To banish or scatter something intangible.
- To remove or eliminate misunderstandings or doubts.
Usage Examples
- The teacher's explanation helped dispel the students' confusion.
- Her kindness dispelled his fears.
- The scientist's findings dispelled the myth about the disease.
- He made every effort to dispel the rumors surrounding the scandal.
Etymology
Derived from Latin dispellere, from dis- meaning "apart" + pellere meaning "to drive". First recorded in Middle English during the 14th century.
Synonyms
- Banish
- Dissipate
- Scatter
- Eliminate
- Disperse
Antonyms
- Gather
- Accumulate
- Attract
- Collect
- Assemble
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | dissiper | /disipe/ |
| Spanish | disipar | /disiˈpaɾ/ |
| German | vertreiben | /fɛɐ̯ˈtʁaɪ̯bn̩/ |
| Russian | разгонять | /rɐzɡɐˈnʲætʲ/ |
| Hindi | दूर करना | /dūr karnā/ |
| Tamil | அழிக்க | /aḻikka/ |
| Telugu | తొలగించు | /tolagiñcu/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 驱散 | /qūsàn/ |
| Japanese | 追い払う | /oiharau/ |
| Korean | 흩뜨리다 | /heutteurida/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈspɛl/
- American English: /dɪˈspɛl/
Historical Usage
The word dispel has been used in English literature since the Middle Ages, often appearing in religious and philosophical texts to describe the removal of fear or ignorance.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the act of dispelling fears or doubts is associated with wisdom, knowledge, or spiritual guidance. The word frequently appears in contexts where knowledge triumphs over superstition or misunderstanding.
More Information
Dispel is a common word in both literary and everyday language, often used metaphorically to describe the removal of mental or emotional burdens. It is frequently employed in self-help, scientific, and religious literature.