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STARE DOWN Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the phrase stare down. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the phrase stare down. (close relations)
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contemplate
verbv
verb

• look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

• consider as a possibility

• think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes

• reflect deeply on a subject

eyeball
nounn
noun

• the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye

verb

• look at

fixate
verbv
verb

• attach (oneself) to a person or thing in a neurotic way

• pay attention to exclusively and obsessively

• make fixed, stable or stationary

• become fixed (on)

gaze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

glare
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted

• an angry stare

• a focus of public attention

verb

• look at with a fixed gaze

• be sharply reflected

• shine intensely

inspect
verbv
verb

• look over carefully

• come to see in an official or professional capacity

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

observe
verbv
verb

• discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes

• make mention of

• observe with care or pay close attention to

• watch attentively

• show respect towards

• behave as expected during of holidays or rites

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• stick to correctly or closely

• conform one's action or practice to

peer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a person who is of equal standing with another in a group

• a nobleman (duke or marquis or earl or viscount or baron) who is a member of the British peerage

verb

• look searchingly

scrutinize
verbv
verb

• to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

• examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification

survey
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a detailed critical inspection

• short descriptive summary (of events)

• the act of looking or seeing or observing

verb

• consider in a comprehensive way

• look over carefully or inspect

• keep under surveillance

• hold a review (of troops)

• make a survey of; for statistical purposes

• plot a map of (land)

outface
verbv
verb

• overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring

outstare
verbv
verb

• overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring

Best Hypernyms For STARE DOWN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stare down, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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gaze glare look observe peer scrutinize stare survey watch

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