Synonyms and antonyms of stare in English
These are words and phrases related to stare. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,
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TO LOOK AT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING
Don't stare at people like that - it's rude.
Synonyms and examples
look
Look over there! A rainbow!
watch
I sat by the window and watched people walking past.
glance
She glanced around the room to see who was there.
peep
She peeped through the curtains to see what was happening.
peek
He peeked inside the box.
gaze
We sat there gazing at the lake.
peer
When no one answered the door, she peered through the window.
examine
Police are examining the house for clues.
inspect
She inspected the car for damage.
scrutinize
He scrutinized the woman's face to see if she was lying.
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When you look at someone or something, you turn your eyes towards them to see them.
stare | American Thesaurus
These are words and phrases related to stare. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,
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She was just staring into space. Don't stare at me!.
Her icy stare gave me a chill.
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