Peer
Peer verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.
Usage example: visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank
Stare down and peer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stare down" instead a verb "Peer".
Nearby Word: peering
Stare down
Stare down verb - Overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring.
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Synonyms for Stare down
Peer and stare down are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peer" instead a verb "Stare down".
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