Scare off
verb
To make someone or something frightened or worried, discouraging them from doing something or coming to a place.
The high prices in the restaurant will scare off many potential customers.
Often appears as...
- scare off customers
- scare off attackers
verb
To cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
His rudeness scared off many of his friends.
Often appears as...
- scare off friends
- scare off suitors
verb
To make someone or something frightened or worried, discouraging them from doing something or coming to a place.
The high prices in the restaurant will scare off many potential customers.
Often appears as...
- scare off customers
- scare off attackers
verb
To cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm.
His rudeness scared off many of his friends.
Often appears as...
- scare off friends
- scare off suitors
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes an action's undesired outcome, often linked to fear or discomfort.
The loud noise from the construction site might scare off the local wildlife.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Context
Common in business talk to describe competition or market issues.
Aggressive marketing could scare off potential clients.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Action
Used to describe actions taken to avoid unwanted presence or involvement.
Installing an alarm system helps to scare off burglars.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes an action's undesired outcome, often linked to fear or discomfort.
The loud noise from the construction site might scare off the local wildlife.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Context
Common in business talk to describe competition or market issues.
Aggressive marketing could scare off potential clients.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Action
Used to describe actions taken to avoid unwanted presence or involvement.
Installing an alarm system helps to scare off burglars.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Impact
Emphasizes an action's undesired outcome, often linked to fear or discomfort.
The loud noise from the construction site might scare off the local wildlife.
Pro Tip 2/3Business Context
Common in business talk to describe competition or market issues.
Aggressive marketing could scare off potential clients.
Pro Tip 3/3Preventative Action
Used to describe actions taken to avoid unwanted presence or involvement.
Installing an alarm system helps to scare off burglars.
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