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dispel fear
[dɪˈspɛl fɪr]
verb phrase
dissipar o medo
1.
to drive away or eliminate fear; to cause fear to disappear or diminish
The teacher's calm demeanor helped dispel fear among the students during the exam.
A atitude calma da professora ajudou a dissipar o medo entre os alunos durante a prova.
2.
to clear up doubt or uncertainty related to fear
The doctor's explanation helped dispel fear about the procedure.
A explicação do médico ajudou a dissipar o medo sobre o procedimento.
Synonyms
allay fear
ease fear
banish fear
quell fear
eliminate fear
dissipate fear
mitigate fear
Antonyms
instill fear
provoke fear
heighten fear
intensify fear
kindle fear
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
dissipar o medo
most common usage
São Paulo
tirar o medo
informal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
afastar o medo
colloquial variant
Portugal
dissipar o medo / afastar o medo
formal and informal usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
face your fears
put someone's mind at ease
calm someone's nerves
cast out demons
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