Jump
Scare off
Scare off verb - Cause to lose courage.
Both terms in one sentence
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Jump Scare: Twice by Friend Owl, when he leans toward Bambi to greet him (unintentionally scaring him and the audience), and when he tries to scare off the birds singing "Let's Sing A Gay Little Spring Song" to get some rest.
Source: Disney / Bambi
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