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Staring

/ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/

(construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).

📖 Definitions of "Staring"

verb
  1. 1

    (construed with at) To look fixedly (at something).

  2. 2

    To influence in some way by looking fixedly.

    "to stare a timid person into submission"

  3. 3

    To be very conspicuous on account of size, prominence, colour, or brilliancy.

    "staring windows or colours"

  4. 4

    To stand out; to project; to bristle.

noun
  1. 1

    The act of one who stares.

adjective
  1. 1

    Shining; vivid, garish.

  2. 2

    Looking fixedly with wide-open eyes.

  3. 3

    Sensational, lurid.

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