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GLAIR/ɡleə/

Glare is harsh light, or an angry stare: the glare of publicity; a glare of headlights. As a verb: she glared. Gaze is longer and calmer; stare is closer. The glare of publicity followed the leak. Do not use glare for a friendly look.

Meaning

A strong, unpleasant light; also an angry stare.

Examples

• “The glare of publicity followed the leaked grade boundaries.”
• “Sun glare on the whiteboard hid the worked example, which is the light sense.”

Good to know

the glare of publicity / headlights; glare at. Verb: glare. Calmer long look: gaze. News and driving. Harsh light or hostility.

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