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(Entry 1 of 2)
the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible
- the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of glare (Entry 2 of 2)
1
to shine with a bright harsh light
- the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly
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2
to look with anger or disapproval
- don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"
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“Glare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glare. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.
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