outstare

 [out-stair]  

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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