outstare

verb

Definition of outstarenext
as in to stare down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outstare
  1. leer
  2. ogle
  3. peruse
Verb
  • Jonathan leered at her there, too, but that was that.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
  • One in particular is a knockout, in which Skye sees the dancers from her show assembled in the doorway of her apartment with leering smiles.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of leer
Verb
  • Beyond simply providing fodder for ogling eyes, the house also offers its own excitement for experts in the form of its architectural plan.
    Alex Greenberger for ARTNews, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Sweetin was also unsettled by Saget, Coulier and Stamos’s elderly characters ogling the adult Kimmy.
    John Russell, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of ogle
Verb
  • These days, the sales start as early as October sometimes and will continue to trickle in until the main event on November 29, giving you ample time to start perusing the discounts and get a head start on your gift list.
    Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Shopping in stores is always an option, but the most convenient way to scope the sales landscape is to peruse online.
    Suzy Forman, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of peruse
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outstanding

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“Outstare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outstare. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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