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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of dispelling (e.g. myths or rumors), or the state of being dispelled. countable, uncountable

   "The dispulsion of rumors is a difficult process."

2. 2
   Negative propulsion; reduction in propulsion; deceleration. countable, uncountable

   "A braking system is used for the dispulsion of a motor vehicle."

Antonyms

All antonyms

propagationpropulsion

Example

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"The dispulsion of rumors is a difficult process."

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