STARE DOWN


Meaning of STARE DOWN in English

verb

to overcome (someone) by or as if by staring

the teacher could not stare the boy down

Synonyms: look down, outstare

Related Word: glare; master, quell, subdue, suppress; overcome, overwhelm

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