Chase Away (Verb)
Meaning
Force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings; "Drive away potential burglars"; "drive away bad thoughts"; "dispel doubts"; "The supermarket had to turn back many disappointed customers".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The loud barking of the dog helped to chase away any potential intruders from the neighborhood.
- She tried to chase away the memories of her past with the new friends she made in college.
- The strong smell of the insect repellent helped to chase away the mosquitoes.
- The company had to chase away several investors who were trying to acquire the business.
- She listened to soothing music to chase away her anxiety and calm her nerves.