GLARE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

glare 1 of 2

noun

as in glow

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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glare

2 of 2

verb

ˈgler

as in to glow

to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

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as in to scowl

to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

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Recent Examples of glare

Noun

Vertical slats of glazed terra-cotta on ARO’s addition block the glare, soften the surface, and stripe the view from inside the gallery. —

Justin Davidson, Curbed, 14 Apr. 2026 Water, in every shade, shows up again and again — soft pink mornings, harsh midday glare, sunsets that bleed into the horizon. —

Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026

Verb

At first, López held up his hands as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches. —

ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026 As Soler began walking toward the mound, López held up his hands and the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches. —

Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glare

Recent Examples of Synonyms for glare

Noun

This is a city of dreamers and strivers, so come, bask in their glow, and enjoy a few days of that golden life for yourself.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Highlighted at the center of the galaxy by a bright white glow, for instance, is IC 486's active galactic nucleus (AGN), the center of the galaxy and an active supermassive black hole.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026