Glare

/ɡlɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A fierce or angry stare.

His glare could silence the loudest arguments.

A strong and unpleasant light or brightness.

The glare from the headlights made it difficult to drive at night.

verb

To stare in an angry or fierce way.

She glared at him after he made the rude comment.

To shine with a strong, harsh light.

The sun glared down on the beach, making it hard to see.

Middle English 'glaren', related to Old English 'glerian' meaning 'to shine'.

glare at

to look at someone angrily or fiercely.

glare of publicity

intense and often intrusive media attention.

glare down

to intimidate or confront someone with a fierce look.

glaring error

a very obvious and noticeable mistake.

dazzle

to blind temporarily with bright light.

scowl

to furrow one's brow in an angry or displeased manner.

glint

a small flash of light, especially reflected light.

To glare at someone threateningly.

He glared at the person who cut in line.

To show displeasure or anger through one's expression.

She gave me a glare that said I was in trouble.