Staredown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Staredown is a noun meaning (idiomatic) A confrontation in which each party waits for the other to yield.
Meaning
(idiomatic) A confrontation in which each party waits for the other to yield.
More Meanings
- (informal) A game or confrontation in which two individuals intently gaze at each other, until the other individual is forced to blink or turn away.
Example Sentences
Since then, Stephon, 31, and the Knicks have been locked in a staredown regarding the cost of a potential buyout.
Word Forms
- staredowns
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glare, death stare, glaring, face-down, eye-rape, face-off.
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