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glaring

verb

Form of glare , present participle of glare.

Simple meaning

To shine brightly.

Pronunciation

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glehring

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ˈɡlɛɹɪŋ

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Definition

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verb

  1. present participle of glare

    Shine intensely

  2. present participle of glare

    To shine brightly.

  3. present participle of glare

    To stare angrily.

  4. present participle of glare

    To be bright and intense, or ostentatiously splendid.

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