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to scare off
[phrase form: scare]
01
éloigner, faire fuir
to intimidate and frighten someone
Example
The persistent rumors scared off potential investors.
02
effrayer, faire fuir
to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation
Example
The aggressive behavior of the rival team may scare off some of our players.
The intense thunderstorm and heavy rain can scare off campers from staying in the woods.
The bright lights in the garden are meant to scare off pests like raccoons.
Exemple
The persistent rumors scared off potential investors.
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