Stare and Smirk

Stare

Stare verb - To look long and hard in wonder or surprise.

Smirk and stare are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smirk" instead the word "Stare" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: stared, staring

Smirk

Smirk verb - Smile affectedly or derisively.
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Synonyms for Smirk

Stare and smirk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stare" instead the word "Smirk" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: smirked, smirking

Common collocations

bit stare bit smirk bit
little stare little smirk little
eyes stare eyes smirk eyes
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