Meaning of the word "frighten away" in English

What does "frighten away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

frighten away

US /ˈfraɪtən əˈweɪ/
UK /ˈfraɪtən əˈweɪ/

Phrasal Verb

to make someone or something go away by frightening them

Example:
The loud noise frightened away the birds.
We need to find a way to frighten away the deer from our garden.