frighten away

• فعل مركّب يُستخدم للدلالة على أن شخصًا أو شيئًا ما يبتعد أو يبقى بعيدًا بسبب الشعور بالخوف؛ أي جعله يهرب أو ينفر خوفًا.

A phrasal verb used to indicate causing someone or something to leave or stay away by making them feel afraid.

غير معدود · متعدٍّ · فعل مركّب، قابل للفصل

1. Scare offinformal

   To cause someone or something to leave or stay away by making them feel afraid.

   تخويف وإبعاد

   • The loud noise frightened away the birds.
   • His aggressive behavior frightened away potential friends.
   • The guard dog frightened away the intruders.

   المرادفاتchase awaydeterdrive awayfrighten offintimidaterepelscare awayscare offshoo away

   الأضدادattractenticelure

2. Discourageinformal

   To make someone feel too nervous or scared to do something they were planning.

   تنفير

   • The high price frightened away many customers.
   • Her stern expression frightened away any questions.
   • The difficult exam frightened away some students from applying.

   المرادفاتdauntdeterdiscouragedisheartenintimidateput offscare off

   الأضدادemboldenencouragereassure

الفعل الأساسيfrighten