Synonyms of glare

Noun


1. glare, blaze, brilliance, brightness

usage: a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a glare of sunlight"

2. glare, glower, stare

usage: an angry stare

3. limelight, spotlight, glare, public eye, prominence

usage: 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


1. glower, glare, stare

usage: look at with a fixed gaze; "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"

2. glare, reflect, shine

usage: be sharply reflected; "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"

3. glare, shine, beam

usage: shine intensely; "The sun glared down on us"

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Definition and meaning of glare (Dictionary)