chases away
Sends packing forcefully
Chases away means to drive off or cause to leave by pursuing or threatening.
A dog chases away intruders; you chase away flies with a swatter.
Figuratively, something chases away unwanted feelings or conditions: A hot cup of tea chased away the chill.
She tried to chase away her doubts.
- repelsDrives back, resists
- exorcisesExpels through ritual
- staves offRepels or delays
- intimidatesFrightens into submission
- expelsRemoves by force
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