stare

²stare

noun

Definition of STARE

: the act or an instance of staring <a blank stare>

Examples of STARE

1. They looked at me with accusing stares.
2. <caught the child's wide-eyed stare on film>

First Known Use of STARE

15th century

Related to STARE

Synonyms: aspect [archaic], eye, gape, regard, scrutiny, gaze

Related Words: glare, glower; contemplation, fixation; attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch; examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey

Near Antonyms: blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]; oeillade, ogle; browse, scan

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