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gape

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of gape

a fixed intent look

I told him to stop staring, that his rather stupid gape was annoying

Synonyms of gape

aspect [archaic], eye, gaze, regard, scrutiny, stare

Words Related to gape

contemplation, fixation

attention, observance, observation, surveillance, watch

examination, inspection, perusal, study, survey

Near Antonyms of gape

blink [chiefly Scottish], flash, glance, glimpse, peek, peep, sight, stime [chiefly Scottish & Irish]

gape

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of gape

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

she suddenly realized she had been gaping at the good-looking waiter instead of giving him her order

Synonyms of gape

blink, gawk, gawp [chiefly British], gaze, goggle, peer, rubberneck, stare

Words Related to gape

glare, gloat, glower

consider, eye, fixate, observe, regard, watch

peruse, pore (over), study

outface, outstare, stare down

Near Antonyms of gape

glance, glimpse, peek, peep

browse, dip (into), scan

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