Outstare (Verb)
Meaning
Overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring; "He simply stared down his opponent".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- She stood her ground, trying to outstare the aggressive street performer who was staring at her for tips.
- The old west showdown was decided when one of the duelists outstared the other, causing him to back down.
- In a battle of wills, the two women outstared each other, neither willing to give in.
- He tried to outstare the intimidating bouncer, but eventually had to look away.
- The clever salesman outstared his rival in a contest to win over the client's trust.