glare (n.)

  1. a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; a glare of sunlight

    [ Syn: blaze , brilliance ]

  2. an angry stare

    [ Syn: glower ]

  3. a focus of public attention; he enjoyed being in the limelight; when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

    [ Syn: limelight , spotlight , public eye ]

    glare (v.)

  1. look at with a fixed gaze; The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her

    [ Syn: glower ]

  2. be sharply reflected; The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface'

  3. shine intensely; The sun glared down on us'

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