glared
Variant of glare
glare
definition
glare (gler)
intransitive verb glared, glaring glar′·ing
- to shine with a strong, steady, dazzling light
- to be too bright or showy
- to stare fiercely or angrily
Etymology: ME glaren < or akin to MDu, to gleam, glare & OE glær, amber: for IE base see glass
transitive verb
to send forth or express with a glare
noun
- a strong, steady, dazzling light or brilliant reflection, as from sunlight
- a too bright or dazzling display
- a fierce or angry stare
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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