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In some senses, glare is marked as US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ
blinding, full, harsh, hot
sudden
The sudden glare from the sun made it hard to see the road ahead.
VERB + GLARE
reflect
The bright snow reflected such an intense glare that we had to wear sunglasses.
reduce
The dark window film helps reduce glare when you're driving in bright sunshine.
be blinded by, be dazzled by
When I stepped outside, I was dazzled by the glare reflecting off the snow.
be caught in
The actor suddenly felt uncomfortable when caught in the harsh glare of the stage lights.
PREP
against the ~
She shielded her face against the bright glare of the afternoon sun on the water.
in/under the ~ of
The protesters gathered in the glare of television cameras, determined to make their voices heard.
~ from
PHRASES
the glare of publicity
The young athlete struggled to perform well under the intense glare of publicity.
ADJ
angry, baleful, defiant, furious, hostile, malevolent, menacing, withering | icy, steely, stony | warning
VERB + GLARE
fix sb with, give sb, send sb, shoot (sb), turn on sb
When the teacher noticed the student texting, she shot him a disapproving glare across the classroom.
ADV
angrily, balefully, fiercely, furiously
back
When he criticized her work, she glared back at him without saying a word.
PREP
(down/up) at
The angry customer glared down at the waiter who had spilled coffee on her dress.