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glare

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɫɛɹ// UK //ɡlˈeə// glare

n. a long, angry look at someone. It can also mean a very bright, strong light that is hard to look at.

n. a long, fixed look of hostility or anger; alternatively, a harsh, dazzling light that causes visual discomfort.


SIMPLE

She gave him a cold glare after his rude comment.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver struggled to see the road ahead due to the intense glare of the setting sun reflecting off the wet pavement.

COMPLEX

The diplomat met the reporter's intrusive question with a stony glare, refusing to offer any further clarification on the sensitive matter of the border negotiations.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English glaren, from Old English glærian, from Proto-West Germanic glarōn. Cognate with dialectal Middle Dutch glariën (“to glisten; sparkle”), Low German glaren (“to shine brightly; glow; burn”), Middle High German glaren (“to shine brightly”). Related to glower, glass.

Usage

Often used with the verb 'give' when referring to a look, or 'reduce' when referring to light.

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