scare off
US /skɛr ɔf/
UK /skɛr ɔf/
1.
espantar, afugentar
to frighten someone or something away
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The loud noise might scare off the birds.
O barulho alto pode espantar os pássaros.
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His aggressive attitude tends to scare off potential clients.
Sua atitude agressiva tende a espantar clientes em potencial.