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

While some have since landed roles at places like Apple or Salesforce, others are staring at hundreds of unanswered job applications and roles with pay cuts. — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 11 July 2026

In the scene the young girl stares in a mirror near the urns, and the Deadite Ellie appears in the reflection and mimics the girl’s moves. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Noun

While Riot gave his mom a sassy stare, RZA kept his face hidden behind a French workbook. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026

Here’s how job seekers can address them A long, silent thousand-yard stare should clear things up. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 26 June 2026

Phrases Containing stare

• stare daggers