stare down, stare in disbelief, stare somebody/something out

Formal and Informal Expressions of staring

In different contexts, you can replace 'staring' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'gaze, observe' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'look, check out' is a commonplace synonym.

staring: Explore its Definition & Usage

staring Definition

looking fixedly or vacantly at someone or something.

Using staring: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "staring" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
He was staring at me the whole time.
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I caught her staring out the window.
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The painting was so beautiful that I couldn't stop staring at it.
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She was staring into space, lost in thought.

staring Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for staring

Phrases with staring

stare down
to look at someone or something without blinking until the other person looks away
Example
The two boxers stared each other down before the match began.
stare in disbelief
to look at someone or something with a feeling of shock or surprise
Example
I stared in disbelief when I saw how much money he had spent on that car.
stare somebody/something out
to force someone or something to leave a place by looking at them for a long time
Example
The cat stared the mouse out of the room.

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Summary: staring in Brief

The verb 'staring' [ˈsteərɪŋ] refers to looking fixedly or vacantly at someone or something. It can be used to describe a variety of situations, from catching someone staring out the window to staring in disbelief at something. Phrases like 'stare down' and 'stare somebody/something out' denote confrontational situations where one party tries to force the other to leave through prolonged eye contact.