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Definition of staredown

staredown

/ˈstɛər.daʊn/
stare · down
Plural:staredowns
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staredown Lexical Profile

staredown Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A tense confrontation in which two people or opposing parties fix each other with an unblinking gaze in an attempt to intimidate the other or force them to yield first.

Example

"The two heavyweight boxers engaged in an intense staredown at the weigh-in before the championship match."

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• Rhymes for staredown

• Nearby Words

stardom
stardust
stare
staredown
starer
starfish
starflower

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Staredown. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/staredown
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