drives away
Makes something leave
Drives away means to force someone or something to leave through intimidation, hostility, or unpleasantness: The loud music drove away the neighbors.
It can also mean to repel or disperse: The smell of vinegar drives away flies.
Figuratively, certain behaviors or conditions drive away customers, friends, or opportunities: His arrogance drives away anyone who might help him.
- repelsDrives back, resists
- banishesExpels from a place
- dismissesTerminates or rejects
- oustsForcibly removes from position
- expelsRemoves by force
dissuades · frightens · runs off · ostracizes · discourages · marginalizes · alienates · unnerves · rejects · scatters · routs · excludes · shoves · staves off · keeps at bay · fends off · isolates · antagonizes