piercing look

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a very intense and direct look

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Examples (10)

  • She gave him a piercing look that made him uncomfortable.
  • His piercing look analyzed every detail of the room.
  • The detective's piercing look made the suspect nervous.
  • From across the table, she held my gaze with a piercing look.
  • The teacher's piercing look silenced the unruly students.
  • He felt the weight of her piercing look even before she spoke.
  • With a piercing look, the general surveyed his troops.
  • A piercing look from the judge indicated his disapproval.
  • She often used a piercing look to convey her expectations.
  • His quick, piercing look caught the subtle movement.