frighten away

• Verbe à particule utilisé pour indiquer que quelqu'un ou quelque chose part ou reste à distance en raison d'un sentiment de peur.

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

indénombrable · transitif · phrasal, séparable

1. Scare offinformal

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

   effaroucher

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

   Synonymeschase awaydeterdrive awayfrighten offintimidaterepelscare awayscare offshoo away

   Antonymesattractenticelure

2. Discourageinformal

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

   dissuader par la peur

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

   Synonymesdauntdeterdiscouragedisheartenintimidateput offscare off

   Antonymesemboldenencouragereassure

Verbe de basefrighten