Definition of glare

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  • glare is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 6
  • glare is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 6
  • glare is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 8

Definition of glare

  • a focus of public attention (noun)

    Examples

    1. when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency

    Synonyms

    1. limelight
    2. public eye
    3. spotlight
  • look at with a fixed gaze (verb)

    Examples

    1. The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her

    Synonyms

    1. glower
  • a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted (noun)

    Examples

    1. a glare of sunlight

    Synonyms

    1. blaze
    2. brilliance
  • an angry stare (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. glower
  • be sharply reflected (verb)

    Examples

    1. The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface
  • shine intensely (verb)

    Examples

    1. The sun glared down on us

See definition of glare in Merriam Webster