Frighten away from

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verb

To scare or intimidate someone causing them to avoid a particular thing or action.

He was so scared of the dog that it frightened him away from the park.
Visual representation of "frighten away from" - To scare or intimidate someone causing them to avoid a particular thing or action

Often appears as...

  • frighten away from danger
  • frighten away from crime
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Negative Emotion

The phrase often implies an unwanted emotion strong enough to change someone's behavior.

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The dark alley frightened the girl away from taking that route home.
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Physical Avoidance

It can refer to avoiding physical locations or situations due to fear.

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Stories of hauntings frightened the tourists away from the old mansion.
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Context Specific

Use 'frighten away from' in informal contexts where real fear or strong intimidation is involved.

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The loud noise from the construction site frightened the animals away from their usual feeding grounds.
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