Scare away

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Literal Action

Used when something actually runs or moves away out of fear.

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A barking dog can scare away trespassers.

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Not Always Visible

The act of scaring away isn't always seen; it can happen out of sight.

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She suspected the unfamiliar scent scared away the deer.

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Unintentional Effect

Sometimes scaring away occurs by accident, not by design.

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The kids didn't mean to scare away the rabbits.

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