to scare away

verb/iʃpɐ̃ˈtaɾ/high

es·pan·tar

Definition

To frighten, scare, or drive away someone or something, usually suddenly.

The scarecrow is meant to scare away the birds.

A loud noise scared the deer away from the garden.

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Do latim 'expaventare', de 'ex-' (intensivo) + 'paventare' (ter medo).