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| gape |
to stare in surprise, awe, or wonder, esp. with the mouth open. [1/5 definitions] |
| glare1 |
an unwavering, hostile look or stare. [2/6 definitions] |
| glower |
to look or stare with sullenness, anger, or animosity; scowl. [2 definitions] |
| goggle |
a stare with wide-open and bulging eyes. [3/6 definitions] |
| ogle |
to look or stare at (someone) in a lustful or flirtatious manner. [1/2 definitions] |
| outstare |
to stare longer or in a colder or harder way than; stare down; outface. |
| Perseus |
in Greek mythology, the son of Zeus and Danae, who slew Medusa and used her head with its fatal stare to save Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus. [1/2 definitions] |
| pore1 |
to gaze or stare intently. [1/3 definitions] |
| regard |
to gaze or stare. [1/8 definitions] |
| rubberneck |
to stare with curiosity, as by stretching up and straining forward. [1/3 definitions] |
| steely |
severe, cold, or hard, as a stare. [1/3 definitions] |
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