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Frighten away phrasal verb
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Meaning: Scare someone so much that they go away
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» Example: The noise FRIGHTENED the birds AWAY. -
Meaning: Scare or worry someone enough to stop them doing something they had planned
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The strikes FRIGHTENED many visitors AWAY.
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Meaning: Scare someone so much that they go away
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Frighten off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Scare someone so much that they go away
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» Example: The dog FRIGHTENED the burglars OFF. -
Meaning: Scare or worry someone enough to stop them doing something they had planned
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The crash in share prices FRIGHTENED investors OFF.
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Meaning: Scare someone so much that they go away