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glare

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Số nhiều: glaresQuá khứ: glaredPhân từ 2: glaredV-ing: glaring

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.

Ý nghĩa

Ngoại động từ

[someone]

"He glared at the intruder."

Nội động từ

[something]

To shine with a strong, dazzling light.

"The sun glared off the windshield."

Danh từ

"She gave him a cold glare."

Danh từ

A strong, blinding light.

"The glare from the snow was blinding."

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