Definition

To defeat someone by looking at them without blinking, making them look away first.

Example

She tried to outstare her opponent during the tense competition.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that game last night?

Yeah, it was so intense!

I can't believe he managed to outstare his opponent like that.

Right? That was a bold move!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Outstare → It is formed from "out-" (meaning beyond or outside) and "stare" (from Old English "starian", meaning to look or gaze). The word "outstare" means to gaze at someone or something with such intensity that one appears to be looking beyond or outside the normal limits of a gaze.

Memory Tip

Imagine looking so intensely at someone that you are gazing 'beyond' ('out-') the usual limits of a stare — that's what it means to outstare.

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