frighten away

• Фразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения того, что кто-то или что-то уходит или держится подальше из-за чувства страха.

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

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

1. Scare offinformal

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

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

   Synonymschase awaydeterdrive awayfrighten offintimidaterepelscare awayscare offshoo away

   Antonymsattractenticelure

2. Discourageinformal

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

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

   Synonymsdauntdeterdiscouragedisheartenintimidateput offscare off

   Antonymsemboldenencouragereassure

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