Dispelling

/dɪˈspɛlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of dispel; driving away, scattering, or causing to vanish.

Etymology

From dispel + -ing (present participle marker). This is the standard continuous/progressive form of 'dispel.'

Kelly Says

The act of 'dispelling doubts' is something we do constantly in conversation and writing—it's such a useful word for describing how evidence and explanation drive away uncertainty.

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