Synonyms of glared

glared

verb

past tense of glare

1

as in glowed

to shine with a bright harsh light

the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• glowed
• burned
• flashed
• glanced
• gleamed
• flared
• blazed
• flamed
• glinted
• sparkled
• beamed
• beat
• twinkled
• radiated
• glistened
• shimmered
• glimmered
• glittered
• blinded
• dazzled
• dazed
• scintillated
• glistered
• bedazzled

2

as in scowled

to look with anger or disapproval

don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scowled
• stared
• frowned
• gazed
• glowered
• gloomed
• gaped
• grimaced
• lowered
• snarled
• sneered
• looked daggers
• growled
• pouted
• sulked
• ogled
• sniggered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• smiled
• grinned
• beamed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of glared

Still, as the rockets glared and smoke from pre-match pyrotechnics faded, those seats filled quickly. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026

Although Brown was absent from Howe’s lyrics, his specter glared from between the lines, apocalyptic and militant. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026

The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security. — ABC News, 17 May 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

At first Lopez held his hands up as the two glared at each other before both started throwing punches. — CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026

The woman glared at the steam whizzing out of my car, her eyes cutting through it to find mine. — Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026

From the front passenger seat, Orlando businessman Jimmy Hewitt turned around and glared at Williams. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026

Jokić glared at Williams before the two were eventually separated. — Mike Prada, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026