stare

Definition of stare

Verbs

look at with fixed eyes
"The students stared at the teacher with amazement"
Synonyms:
gaze
Types:
outface, outstare, stare down
overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring
stargaze
observe the stars
Type of:
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
fixate one's eyes
Types:
glare, glower
look at with a fixed gaze
Type of:
look
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

Nouns

a fixed look with eyes open wide
Types:
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gaze, regard
a long fixed look
glare, glower
an angry stare
contemplation
a long and thoughtful observation
gape
a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)
Type of:
look, looking, looking at
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

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