glare
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3.9
- noun
- /ɡlɛr/
- He shot her a glare when she interrupted him during the meeting.
- get a glare
- shoot a glare
- throw a glare
Examples
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For a moment, we regarded each other in the glare of an overhead bare light bulb.
Fiction book (1994) -
Then, with a last furious glare, he turned and ran out of the room.
Fiction book (1994) -
There was a glare in his eye.
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Look at the glare in his eyes.
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...and I could see by the glare in his eye that he was about to do it again!
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What else did you say to her to make her glare like that?
Fiction book (1991) -
I sat back and gave him the same challenging glare he gave me.
Fiction book (1991) -
But that was enough; he felt Jason's glare as the lead looked over his shoulder.
Fiction book (1990) -
Papa's eyes have a pale, fierce glare, as if something hurts him all the time.
Fiction book (1992) -
Louise Pierce gave Patty Kay the meanest, hardest glare, and she stalked right by without saying a word.
Fiction book (1994)
Synonyms
88
1.0
A long fixed look showing surprise, interest, or anger
17
3.9
An angry look that shows you do not like something
13
2.8
A look that shows dislike or anger
3
7.4
A fierce look that shows anger or dislike
3
4.6
A fixed unfriendly look that shows anger or disapproval
1
8.2
An angry, silent look that shows someone is upset
1
5.8
A very angry face that makes someone feel afraid
1
6.6
A cold unfriendly look someone gives to show dislike
1
9.9
A look that shows dislike, suspicion, or jealousy
1
8.2
A cold stare that shows no feeling and makes people uneasy
1
7.6
A hard, cold look that shows no feeling
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How Angry
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Etymology
Glare comes from an old Norse word glara that meant 'to stare' or 'to shine'. Think of a hard look that feels like a bright light in your face — that's why a glare is an angry, fierce stare.