Out-stare

out·stare

[out-stair]
verb (used with object), out·stared, out·star·ing.
1.
to outdo in staring; stare down.
2.
to cause (someone) discomfort or embarrassment.

Origin:
1590–1600; out- + stare

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outstare

verb
overcome or cause to waver or submit by (or as if by) staring; "He simply stared down his opponent" [syn: stare down
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Out-stare is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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