noun
a persistent gaze or glare, especially in a challenging or intimidating way
verb
to look fixedly or intently at someone or something, often as a way to intimidate or challenge
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The two competitors engaged in a tense stare down before the match began.
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I could feel the tension as they stared each other down across the room.
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They were really staring each other down, it was intense!
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She had to mentally prepare herself to stare down her fears and move forward.