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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
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