stare someone down
phrasal verbPart ofstare
stare someone down — phrasal verb
1. to look at someone so steadily and intensely that they become uncomfortable and
1.phrasal verb
Definition
to look at someone so steadily and intensely that they become uncomfortable and look away first
Example
Eleni stared her opponent down across the chess table before making the first move.
The two dogs stood facing each other, each trying to stare the other down.