withering glance
Frequency: 7.210.5 per million words
A quick, sharp, and disapproving look.
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Examples (10)
- She gave him a withering glance that silenced him immediately.
- His withering glance made her feel incredibly small.
- The teacher's withering glance was enough to stop the chatter.
- He received a withering glance from his mother after his rude comment.
- Despite her calm exterior, her eyes held a withering glance.
- Could you imagine facing such a withering glance from the CEO?
- She had perfected the art of the withering glance over the years.
- The audience fell silent under the speaker's withering glance.
- Even a single withering glance from the boss could ruin your day.
- He tried to ignore her withering glance, but it pierced him.