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FRIGHTEN OFF

(verb)
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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)
dash8daunt6frighten awaypall6scare7scare awayscare off

Example Sentences

"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."
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