verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

scare off, chase away, repel

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Example Sentences

Example:The loud noise from the fireworks managed to scare off the foliage-eating pests.

Definition:To frighten away; to drive away by making someone or something feel afraid.

From scare off

Example:The guard used a loud camera to chase away the trespassers on the property.

Definition:To drive off or put someone or something away, especially by force or with a threat.

From chase away

Example:He used a fake snake to repel curious young boys from touching the lawn.

Definition:To drive away or repulse.

From repel