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Frighten away

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Physical PresencePlay
Suggests the subject physically leaves due to fear, not just losing interest or avoiding it. SlideThe cat's hissing frightened away the curious puppy.
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Immediate EffectPlay
Implies a quick reaction, the subject quickly moves away following the frightening event. SlideThe sudden thunderclap frightened away the crowd.
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Unexpected DisturbancePlay
Often used when something calm or peaceful is disrupted by a frightening factor. SlideA loud bang frightened away the peaceful deer grazing in the meadow.
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