Definition of Scare off

1. Verb. Cause to lose courage. "The bad news will scare off him"; "Dashed by the refusal"

Exact synonyms: Dash, Daunt, Frighten Away, Frighten Off, Pall, Scare, Scare Away
Generic synonyms: Intimidate, Restrain
Derivative terms: Pall, Scare

Definition of Scare off

1. Verb. (transitive) To cause (something) to flee by frightening it. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To deter ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scare Off

scarcely
scarcement
scarcements
scarceness
scarcenesses
scarcer
scarcest
scarcities
scarcity
scard
scardey cat
scardey cats
scards
scare
scare away
scare off (current term)
scare out of one's wits
scare quote
scare quotes
scare story
scare the bejeebers out of
scare the pants off of
scare up
scarecrow
scarecrowish
scarecrowlike
scarecrows
scared
scared as hell

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