dispel
/dɪˈspɛl/
verb
- To make a feeling, belief, or idea go away or stop being believed.
- The scientist's research dispelled the myth that eating carrots improves night vision.
- The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion about the math problem.
- A warm smile can often dispel tension in an awkward situation.
- To drive away or scatter something, such as clouds, smoke, or darkness.
- A strong wind dispelled the smoke from the campfire.
- The bright lights of the city dispelled the darkness of the night.
- The morning sun dispelled the fog that had covered the valley.