Dispel
6 lettersverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
To cause a feeling, belief, or atmosphere to fade or disappear by showing it to be unfounded or by driving it away.
“His calm explanation helped dispel the rumours that had been circulating among the staff.”
Pronunciation
IPA
[dɪˈspɛɫ]
Syllables
dis·pel
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Ends in EL, DIS prefix, vowels I and E, note it is single L in British English
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Scrabble
Worth 9 points, the EL ending can hook further, a clean play that uses up a P tile
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