Looked at something fixedly and intensely for a long time without looking away.
From Old English 'starian' meaning 'to stare or gaze.' Related to 'stark,' suggesting something intense and rigid.
A stare is a dominance gesture—in animals and humans, prolonged eye contact signals aggression or power. That's why staring at strangers makes everyone uncomfortable; your brain interprets it as a challenge.
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