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to scare off
[phrase form: scare]
01
to intimidate and frighten someone
Examples
The complexity of the task can scare potential candidates off.
The bully's threats scared him off from trying out for the team.
02
to cause fear in a person or an animal so that they choose to move away or retreat from a particular location or situation
Examples
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.
