What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dispelling
Example
The teacher dispelled the myth that all snakes are poisonous. [dispelled: past tense verb]
Example
The presentation helped dispel any doubts the investors had about the company's future. [dispel: infinitive verb]
banishing
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom. [banished: past tense verb]
Example
The shaman performed a ritual to banish the evil spirits from the house. [banish: infinitive verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dispelling is more common than banishing in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and has a more positive connotation. Banishing is less common and is often associated with more extreme or dramatic situations.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between dispelling and banishing?
Both dispelling and banishing are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
