dispel dispel /dɪˈspɛl/

verb

1. () Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings  ( chase away , drive away , drive out , dispel , drive off , run off , turn back )
   force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
    Drive away potential burglars
   Drive away potential burglars
    Drive away bad thoughts
   drive away bad thoughts
    Dispel doubts
   dispel doubts
    The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
   The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers
   
2. To cause to separate and go in different directions  ( dispel , disperse , dissipate , break up , scatter )
   to cause to separate and go in different directions
    She waved her hand and scattered the crowds
   She waved her hand and scattered the crowds