outstare

/ˈaʊtsteɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to look at (someone or something) with a steady and unblinking gaze

“She outstared her opponent in the staring contest and won.”

2. verb

to endure or withstand (something, especially a difficult or unpleasant situation) by looking steadily at it

“He outstared the fear and completed the difficult task.”

3. noun

the act of looking steadily at someone or something

“The outstare between the two opponents was intense.”

Synonyms

  • gaze
  • glare
  • stare

Antonyms

  • avert
  • avoid