repel · deter · ward off · drive away · bolt · flee · scatter · intimidate · menace · threaten · scarecrow · predator · alarm · panic · flinch · recoil · retreat · prowler
IDEA.org / Words / scare away
Related — frighten (Cause sudden alarm); startle (Frighten suddenly); spook (Apparition or frighten); chase · shoo · repel · deter · ward off · drive away · bolt · flee · scatter · intimidate
attraction vs. repulsionscare away ≠ attract Draw toward oneself; draw in · lure · entice · beckon · invite
encouragement vs. discouragementscare away ≠ encourage Urge forward with support; reassure · embolden · hearten · put at ease · win over
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/scare_away