Meaning of scare off | Babel Free
Definitions
- To cause (something) to flee by frightening it.
- To deter.
Examples
“A quick growl scared off the mouse.”
“His chief trouble was stray sheep, and he scared most of them off with the draincocks and whistle.”
“An unusual custom is followed at Llangennith, when shotguns are fired at a wedding - to scare off evil spirits from the newlyweds.”
“The hefty price tag scared off any potential buyers.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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