phrasal verb

Frighten away

Rank #769Letter FInseparable

2Sections

Scare someone so much that they go away

Meanings

  • Scare someone so much that they go away (separable [optional], International English)
  • Scare or worry someone enough to stop them doing something they had planned (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

  • I suppose we should FRIGHTEN AWAY before they notice we're late.
  • They want us to FRIGHTEN AWAY to the new office by Friday.
  • I've got to FRIGHTEN AWAY across town for another meeting.

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