withering glare

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

An angry, fierce, and disapproving look.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.