outstare
Defeat by looking
To outstare is to stare at someone until they look away first, winning a contest of eye contact: She outstared him until he finally glanced down.
The word implies a challenge or confrontation—holding another's gaze as an assertion of dominance or resolve.
Direct clash between opponents
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- contestOrganized competitive event
clash · rivalry · challenge · encounter · engagement · opposition · battle · struggle
Fierce stare or brightness
- menaceSource of potential harm
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- domineerRule through intimidation
- overpowerDefeat by superior force
daunt · bully · coercion · pressure · sternness · aggression · hostility · assertiveness
Calm during delays
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
willpower · endurance · composure · concentration · focus · steadiness · resolve · perseverance
face-off
Direct clash between opponents
- showdownDecisive final confrontation
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
contest · clash · rivalry · challenge · encounter · engagement · opposition · battle · struggle · conflict
glare
Fierce stare or brightness
- menaceSource of potential harm
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
- domineerRule through intimidation
overpower · daunt · bully · coercion · pressure · sternness · aggression · hostility · assertiveness · steely-eyed
patience
Calm during delays
- staminaCapacity for sustained effort
- persistenceContinuing despite difficulty
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
fortitude · willpower · endurance · composure · concentration · focus · steadiness · resolve · perseverance · outlast
boldness
Fearless readiness to act
fearlessness · pluck · mettle · spunk · grit · backbone · nerve · daring · brazenness · insolence