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scare away

VERB
frighten
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitate alarm astound awe daunt demoralize deter disconcert discourage dishearten dismay faze horrify intimidate perturb petrify startle terrify terrorize unnerve
STRONG
affright browbeat bulldoze chill cow disquiet panic repel spook unhinge
WEAK
chill to the bone curdle the blood disburb discomfort make blood run cold make teeth chatter scare off scare to death stiff strike terror into
Antonyms
STRONGEST
assist assure calm comfort delight embolden encourage expect hearten help inspirit make happy please soothe stimulate urge
WEAK
exhilarate gladden
VERB
scarify
Synonyms
STRONG
affright agitate alarm astound awe browbeat bulldoze chill cow daunt demoralize deter disconcert discourage dishearten dismay disquiet faze horrify intimidate panic perturb petrify repel scare spook startle terrify terrorize unhinge unnerve
WEAK
chill to the bone curdle the blood disburb discomfort make blood run cold make one's blood run cold make one's hair stand on end make teeth chatter scare off scare the daylights out of scare to death silly stiff strike terror into
Antonyms
STRONG
calm comfort embolden encourage hearten inspirit reassure soothe
VERB
spook
Synonyms
STRONG
alarm discomfort horrify panic petrify startle terrify unnerve
WEAK
curdle the blood make one's blood run cold make one's teeth chatter scare stiff scare the pants off of scare to death strike terror into
Antonyms
STRONG
calm comfort delight please soothe

Example Sentences

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“War obviously has the potential to scare away the investors and tourists who are increasingly central to the economic ambitions of Gulf states,” said Ratney, the former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

What happened Tuesday should scare away any of the remaining top prospects who would want to play for this berating blowhard.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

AI companies are "concerned that selling ads will scare away users," said Nate Elliott, an analyst with US data firm Emarketer.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Police officials also say the crude guns are sometimes used to scare away animals from fields.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

I didn't want to scare away this good news.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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