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Definition frighten away/off in American English

frighten away/off phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to make a person or animal so afraid that they run away

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare
2

to make someone so worried or nervous that they decide not to become involved with something

Example

The fall in share prices has frightened off possible investors.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern tear apart
Definition frighten away/off in American English