withering glare
Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words
An angry, fierce, and disapproving look.
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- The teacher gave the unruly student a withering glare.
- She responded to his rude comment with a withering glare that silenced him.
- Even from across the room, his withering glare made me uncomfortable.
- If you challenge her authority, prepare for a withering glare.
- The CEO's withering glare indicated his extreme displeasure with the report.
- He tried to ignore the withering glare from his mother, but he couldn't.
- A single withering glare from the coach was enough to make the team fall silent.
- I felt the full force of her withering glare after I spilled coffee on her notes.
- Despite his brave front, he flinched under her withering glare.
- The manager cast a withering glare at the employee who arrived late again.