frighten away

• Verbo frasal usado para indicar que alguém ou algo vai embora ou se mantém afastado por sentir medo.

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

incontável · transitivo · phrasal, separável

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.

   Sinônimoschase awaydeterdrive awayfrighten offintimidaterepelscare awayscare offshoo away

   Antônimosattractenticelure

2. Discourageinformal

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

   Desanimar

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

   Sinônimosdauntdeterdiscouragedisheartenintimidateput offscare off

   Antônimosemboldenencouragereassure

Verbo basefrighten