2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'FRIGHTEN'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'FRIGHTEN'

Frighten away

1. Scare someone so much that they go away
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The noise FRIGHTENED the birds AWAY.
2. Scare or worry someone enough to stop them doing something they had planned
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The strikes FRIGHTENED many visitors AWAY.

Frighten off

1. Scare someone so much that they go away
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The dog FRIGHTENED the burglars OFF.
2. 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.