glare
The word carries a heavy emotional weight of hostility when applied to human interaction. It is not a simple look, but an aggressive projection of anger or disapproval, often accompanied by narrowed eyes and a tense facial expression. It suggests a silent confrontation where words are replaced by a piercing gaze.
When applied to light, the word evokes a sense of discomfort or visual pain. It describes light that is too intense to look at directly, creating a veil of brightness that obscures detail. This usage is common in contexts involving reflective surfaces like ice, chrome, or polished glass.
Countable when referring to a specific instance of an angry look. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of blinding light.
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glare at
to stare angrily at someone or something
She continued to glare at him even after he apologized.