What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dispelled
Example
The teacher dispelled the students' confusion by explaining the concept again. [dispelled: verb]
Example
The morning sun dispelled the darkness of the night. [dispelled: verb]
banish
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom. [banished: verb]
Example
She decided to banish all the negative people from her life. [banish: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dispelled is more commonly used than banish in everyday language, and it covers a wider range of contexts. Banish is less common and is often used in legal or official contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dispelled and banish?
Banish is more formal than dispel and is often used in legal or official contexts. Dispelled is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
