dɪˈspɜːs dɪˈspɜ˞s ˈdɪsɪpeɪt ˈskætə ˈskætɚ force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings Drive away potential burglars drive away bad thoughts dispel doubts The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers to cause to separate and go in different directions She waved her hand and scattered the crowds