glare

/glˈɛr/

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Noun
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a glare of sunlight"
Noun
an angry stare
Noun
a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
Verb
look at with a fixed gaze; "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
Verb
be sharply reflected; "The moon glared back at itself from the lake''s surface"
Verb
shine intensely; "The sun glared down on us"

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