Blink and Gawp

Blink

Blink verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.
Usage example: stood blinking at the ridiculous scene before him in utter disbelief

Gawp and blink are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Gawp" instead a verb "Blink".

Nearby Words: blinked, blinking, blinker

Gawp

Gawp verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.
Usage example: tourists in London gawping at royalty

Blink and gawp are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blink" instead a verb "Gawp".

Nearby Word: gawping
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