Verb
dispel
IPA /dɪˈspel/
To make a doubt, fear, belief or other feeling disappear.
See example sentence: dispel
A quick phone call dispelled my fear that she had missed the train.
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Verb
consign
IPA /kənˈsaɪn/
To put something somewhere to dispose of it or stop using it.
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I consigned the broken umbrella to the rubbish bin.
Verb
belittle
IPA /bɪˈlɪtl/
To speak or act as if someone or their efforts have very little value.
See example sentence: belittle
Please don't belittle her achievement just because the race was short.
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repudiate
IPA /rɪˈpjuːdieɪt/
To firmly reject an idea, proposal or belief and make clear that you will not accept or support it.
See example sentence: repudiate
She repudiated the suggestion that neighbours should pay for his mistake.
Verb
disparage
IPA /dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
To speak about someone or something as if they have little value, importance or ability, often in an unfair way.
See example sentence: disparage
Please do not disparage his cooking before you have tasted it.
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