frighten away

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) : To cause someone or something to flee, leave, or be deterred by inducing fear or alarm. It means to scare off. Usage The verb "frighten away" is used to describe the action of making a person, animal, or even an abstract concept like an idea or opportunity go away because of fear. It is a separable phrasal verb (e.g., "frighten someone away"). It often implies tha...