Synonyms for dispel

Verb

1. chase away, drive out, turn back, drive away, dispel, drive off, run off, move, displace

usage: force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers"

2. disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter, separate, divide

usage: to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"