Zoeken
to scare off
[phrase form: scare]
01
afschrikken, verjagen
to intimidate and frighten someone
Example
The complexity of the task can scare potential candidates off.
The bully's threats scared him off from trying out for the team.
The persistent rumors scared off potential investors.
02
wegjagen, afschrikken
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
She scared the bullies off by standing up for herself.
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.
