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 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