stare back

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To return someone's gaze.

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Examples (10)

  • She stared back at him.
  • He didn't flinch, but stared back with equal intensity.
  • The child bravely stared back at the intimidating stranger.
  • When he caught her eye, she didn't look away; she just stared back.
  • It's an instinctive reaction to stare back when someone gazes at you.
  • The cat fixed its gaze on me, and I stared back into its green eyes.
  • The mirror showed his reflection, and his reflection seemed to stare back.
  • She felt his challenging gaze and decided to stare back defiantly.
  • Why do you always stare back when people look at you?
  • The ancient statue's eyes seemed to stare back at all visitors.