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UKscare off
/skˈeəɹ ˈɒf/
/skˈɛɹ ˈɔf/to scare off
[VERB] MAIN VERB
[phrase form: scare]
2
to frighten someone or something away so that they do not come closer or continue with their intended action
Examples
1. A single male can scare off an entire hyena clan.
2. The Chinese banged drums and pots to scare off the dragon.
3. It will scare off men.
4. A lot of guys scared off by suede.
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