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out⋅stare

[out-stair]
–verb (used with object), -stared, -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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out·stare   (out-stâr')   
tr.v.   out·stared, out·star·ing, out·stares
To overcome by or as if by staring; stare down.
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