Synonyms of stare

stare 1 of 2

verb

ˈster 

as in to gaze

to look long and hard in wonder or surprise

her friends stared in disbelief upon seeing her walking arm in arm with her ex-husband

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• gawk
• peer
• gape
• glare
• gawp
• blink
• watch
• rubberneck
• goggle
• glower
• gloat
• eye
• fixate
• ogle
• leer
• peruse
• stare down
• observe
• consider
• study
• pore (over)
• outstare
• regard
• outface

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glimpse
• glance
• scan
• peek
• browse
• peep
• dip (into)
• wink (at)

stare

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noun

as in gaze

a fixed intent look

caught the child's wide-eyed stare on film

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gaze
• eye
• glare
• scrutiny
• gape
• attention
• regard
• aspect
• glower
• fixation
• contemplation
• observation
• watch
• examination
• inspection
• survey
• study
• surveillance
• observance
• perusal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• glance
• sight
• glimpse
• peek
• flash
• peep
• blink
• stime
• scan
• ogle
• browse
• oeillade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stare

Verb

Machado, intent on not leaving the room, sat and stared at the President. — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

And despite wrapping production before the Canadian series aired, this new movie also mirrors it with a scene in which the two lovers stare at each other across a crowded nightclub dance floor. — David MacK, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Noun

His trademark smirk and knowing stare are now feared by any opponent up against Norway, but don’t be fooled into thinking Haaland isn’t serious about his career. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

The stare, in this context, was the correct emotional response to an ambush. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Phrases Containing stare

• stare daggers