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Dissipates, chases away (7)

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I believe the answer is:

dispels

This clue is a double definition.

'dissipates' is the first definition.
('dispel' can be a synonym of 'dissipate')

'chases away' is the second definition.
('dispel' can be a synonym of 'chase away')

(Other definitions for dispels that I've seen before include "Scatters, drives away" , "'Makes disappear, a doubt say (7)'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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