SCARE OFF Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase scare off. (close relations)
Definition of SCARE OFF
Best Alternative Words for SCARE OFF
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| dash | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • distinctive and stylish elegance • a quick run • a footrace run at top speed • a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text • the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • the act of moving with great haste verb • run or move very quickly or hastily • break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over • hurl or thrust violently • destroy or break • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • add an enlivening or altering element to | ||||||||
| daunt | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
| pall | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sudden numbing dread • burial garment in which a corpse is wrapped • hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) verb • become less interesting or attractive • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • cover with a pall • cause surfeit through excess though initially pleasing • cause to become flat • lose sparkle or bouquet • lose strength or effectiveness; become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to) • lose interest or become bored with something or somebody | ||||||||
| scare | verbv | |||||||
noun • sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events • a sudden attack of fear verb • cause fear in • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
| frighten away | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
| frighten off | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
| scare away | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away | ||||||||
