Pronunciation: /ɡlɛr/
noun a fierce or angry stare
A1 She gave him a glare when he interrupted her.
A2 The teacher's glare silenced the noisy students.
B1 He couldn't help but notice the glare of disapproval from his boss.
B2 The intense glare of the sun made it difficult to see the road ahead.
C1 The politician faced the glare of media scrutiny during the press conference.
C2 Her piercing glare seemed to see right through him, unnerving him slightly.
verb to stare fiercely or angrily
A1 She glared at him when he interrupted her.
A2 The teacher glared at the students for talking during the exam.
B1 The boss glared at the employee who was late for the meeting.
B2 The driver glared angrily at the pedestrian who crossed the street without looking.
C1 The politician glared at the reporter who asked a challenging question.
C2 The actress glared fiercely at the paparazzi taking photos of her private life.
formal The professor fixed a stern glare on the student who was talking during the lecture.
informal I could feel my mom's disapproving glare from across the room.
slang The bouncer gave us a mean glare when we tried to sneak in without IDs.
figurative The spotlight on the stage was so bright, it felt like a glare in my eyes.
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