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STARING Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word staring. (opposite meanings)
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averting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of preventing something from occurring

• the act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away

observing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

scanning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the process of translating photographs into a digital form that can be recognized by a computer

• the act of systematically moving a finely focused beam of light or electrons over a surface in order to produce an image of it for analysis or transmission

spying
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• keeping a secret or furtive watch

• the act of keeping a secret watch for intelligence purposes

• the act of detecting something; catching sight of something

checking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a written order directing a bank to pay money

• an appraisal of the state of affairs

• the bill in a restaurant

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct

• the act of inspecting or verifying

• a mark indicating that something has been noted or completed etc.

• something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress

• a mark left after a small piece has been chopped or broken off of something

• a textile pattern of squares or crossed lines (resembling a checkerboard)

• the act of restraining power or action or limiting excess

• obstructing an opponent in ice hockey

• (chess) a direct attack on an opponent's king

verb

• examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

• make an examination or investigation

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• stop for a moment, as if out of uncertainty or caution

• put a check mark on or near or next to

• slow the growth or development of

• be verified or confirmed; pass inspection

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• consign for shipment on a vehicle

• hand over something to somebody as for temporary safekeeping

• abandon the intended prey, turn, and pursue an inferior prey

• stop in a chase especially when scent is lost

• mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on

• decline to initiate betting

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• place into check

• write out a check on a bank account

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• verify by consulting a source or authority

• arrest the motion (of something) abruptly

• make cracks or chinks in

• become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

gazing
verbv
noun

• a long fixed look

verb

• look at with fixed eyes

glancing
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a quick look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

• hit at an angle

glimpsing
verbv
noun

• a quick look

• a brief or incomplete view

• a vague indication

verb

• catch a glimpse of or see briefly

peeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a secret look

verb

• throw a glance at; take a brief look at

Alternatives for AVERTING

Alternatives for OBSERVING

Alternatives for SCANNING

Alternatives for SPYING

Alternatives for CHECKING

Alternatives for GAZING

Alternatives for GLANCING

Alternatives for GLIMPSING

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