glare
word
Definition
To stare at someone in an angry way, or a very bright, harsh light that makes it hard to see.
Usage & Nuances
As a verb ('to glare'), often at people ("She glared at him"). As a noun, commonly refers to harsh light ("the glare of the sun"). "Glare" (eye contact) is usually negative, showing anger or disapproval. Don't confuse with "stare" (neutral) or "glow" (soft light).
Spanish: mirada fulminante - deslumbrar (de luz)Portuguese (BR): encarar furiosamente - clarão (de luz)Portuguese (PT): olhar de reprovação - brilho intenso (de luz)Chinese (Simplified): 怒视 - 刺眼的光Chinese (Traditional): 怒視 - 刺眼的光Hindi: घूरना - तेज़ चमक (रोशनी)Arabic: نظرة حادة - وهج (ضوء قوي)Bengali: তীব্র তাকানো - তীব্র আলোRussian: зло смотреть - яркий светJapanese: にらみつける - まぶしい光Vietnamese: liếc giận dữ - ánh sáng chóiKorean: 노려보다 - 눈부신 빛Turkish: dik dik bakmak - parlak ışıkUrdu: غصے سے گھورنا - تیز روشنیIndonesian: melotot - cahaya silau
Example Sentences
She gave him a glare and walked away.
basic
The glare from the headlights made it hard to see.
basic
Please lower the blinds to block the sun's glare.
basic
He could feel her glare from across the room.
natural
The snow's bright glare made it difficult to drive without sunglasses.
natural
She didn't say a word but her glare said it all.
natural