GLARES Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of glare

as in glows

the steady giving off of the form of radiation that makes vision possible the sudden glare of the squad car's headlights in my rearview mirror

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verb

present tense third-person singular of glare

as in burns

to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight glared down on the suspect as the police questioned him relentlessly

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as in stares

to look with anger or disapproval don't glare at me like that when I tell you "no"

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