withering look
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A general term for a disapproving look that causes someone to feel humiliated.
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- She gave him a withering look after his insensitive comment.
- The speaker received a withering look from the audience for his controversial remarks.
- His withering look was enough to silence the entire room.
- I met her withering look with a defiant stare.
- Despite the withering look from his boss, he continued to argue his point.
- A single withering look from the teacher made the noisy students quiet down.
- She shot him a withering look that made him feel utterly humiliated.
- He couldn't escape the withering look of disapproval from his mother.
- The young intern wilted under the CEO's withering look.
- Everyone understood the gravity of the situation just by her withering look.