glare

(noun) a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted. Synonyms: blaze, brilliance. Example: "A glare of sunlight."

(noun) an angry stare. Synonyms: glower.

(noun) a focus of public attention. Synonyms: limelight, spotlight, public eye. Examples: "He enjoyed being in the limelight." "When congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency."

(verb) look at with a fixed gaze. Synonyms: glower. Example: "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her."

(verb) be sharply reflected. Example: "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface."

(verb) shine intensely. Example: "The sun glared down on us."