owse

/ɔːz/

Definitions

1. verb

to gaze or look at something intently, often with suspicion or curiosity

“She owsed at the stranger across the street, unsure of what to make of him.”

2. verb

to inspect or examine something carefully

“The detective owsed the crime scene for any signs of evidence.”

Synonyms

  • gaze
  • glare
  • stare

Antonyms

  • avert
  • distract