Drive away

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verb

To force someone or something to go away from you.

I shouted to drive away the intruders.
Visual representation of "drive away" - To force someone or something to go away from you

Often appears as...

  • drive away intruders
  • drive away pests
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Hostile Situations

Mostly used when someone or something is threatening and needs to be forced away.

Illustration for Hostile Situations
The guards used loud noises to drive away the bears.
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Not Always Physical

The action can be non-physical, like yelling or intimidation, to make someone leave.

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He raised his voice to drive away the salesmen.
Visual representation of the word "Drive away"

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