Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Frighten Off.
Frighten Off - as a verb
Cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Example: "Dashed by the refusal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"I tried to frighten off the stray cat by making loud noises."
"The alarm system is designed to frighten off intruders."
"The hiker clapped and shouted to frighten off the bear."
"The snake hissed loudly to frighten off its predators."
"The lifeguard blew the whistle to frighten off the sharks."