frighten away

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar que alguien o algo se va o se mantiene alejado debido a sentir miedo.

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

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Scare offinformal

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

   espantar

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

   Sinónimoschase awaydeterdrive awayfrighten offintimidaterepelscare awayscare offshoo away

   Antónimosattractenticelure

2. Discourageinformal

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

   Disuadir (asustando)

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

   Sinónimosdauntdeterdiscouragedisheartenintimidateput offscare off

   Antónimosemboldenencouragereassure

Verbo basefrighten