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What is "stare down"

Wiktionary
stare down

vb. (context transitive English) To overcome or make uncomfortable by staring intently.

WordNet
stare down

v. overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring; "He simply stared down his opponent" [syn: outstare, outface]

Usage examples of "stare down".

Unlike Da'ud's, Park's nose was not really long enough to stare down, but he did his best.

He continued to stare down the corridor, trying to visualize once again the horror that had charged at them.

He didn't say anything, just continued to stare down at the table.

He leans over the edge of the canoe to stare down into the murky waters, and sees himself.