English Synonym Finder

drive away

Definitions

To force someone or something to leave a place.

To depart from a location in a motor vehicle.

To cause someone to lose interest or become discouraged.

Examples

The loud noise from the construction site helped to drive away the birds that were nesting in the trees.

He watched his daughter drive away in her new car, feeling a mix of pride and sadness.

The constant criticism from his boss eventually served to drive away his motivation to work hard.

Synonyms

repel repulse banish dismiss oust expel deter

Antonyms

attract welcome invite embrace draw entice admit