stare stare /ˈstɛr/

noun

1. () A fixed look with eyes open wide  ( stare )
   a fixed look with eyes open wide
   

verb

1. () Look at with fixed eyes  ( gaze , stare )
   look at with fixed eyes
    The students stared at the teacher with amazement
   The students stared at the teacher with amazement
   
2. () Fixate one's eyes  ( stare )
   fixate one's eyes
    The ancestor in the painting is staring down menacingly
   The ancestor in the painting is staring down menacingly