astare

/əˈsteɪri, -ˈsteər/

Definitions

1. verb

to stare at something in a fixed, often vacant or unseeing manner, or to gaze at something in a steady and unblinking way

“She began to astare at the painting, mesmerized by the colors and patterns.”

2. noun

a stare

“The astare of the crowd was unnerving as they watched the performance.”

Synonyms

  • gaze
  • glare
  • stare

Antonyms

  • avert
  • look away