glare glare /ˈglɛr/

noun

1. () A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted  ( blaze , brilliance , glare )
   a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
    A glare of sunlight
   a glare of sunlight
   
   
2. () An angry stare  ( glower , glare )
   an angry stare
   
3. A focus of public attention  ( glare , limelight , public eye , spotlight )
   a focus of public attention
    He enjoyed being in the limelight
   he enjoyed being in the limelight
    When Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
   when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency
   

verb

1. () Look at with a fixed gaze  ( glower , glare )
   look at with a fixed gaze
    The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her
   The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her
   
2. Shine intensely  ( glare )
   shine intensely
    The sun glared down on us
   The sun glared down on us
   
3. Be sharply reflected  ( glare )
   be sharply reflected
    The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface
   The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface