outstared
Beat by looking
Outstared is the past tense of outstare, meaning to stare at someone until they look away first—to win a staring contest.
By extension, it can mean to face down or confront without flinching: She outstared the committee until they dropped their objections.
Fierce stare or brightness
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- overpoweringToo intense to withstand
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
menace · dominance · subjugation · alpha · submission · cowering · yielding · defeated
Not closing one's eyes
- peeringStudying something with concentration
- gloweringStaring with displeasure
- watchfulCarefully attentive, observant
- scrutinizingExamining something very closely
Decisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
- contestOrganized competitive event
clash · rivalry · challenge · defiance · opposition · antagonism · eye-to-eye
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
perseverance · steadfastness · resilience · endurance · patience · stubbornness · nerve · mettle
glare
Fierce stare or brightness
- intimidationDeliberate fear-inducing pressure
- overpoweringToo intense to withstand
- unflinchingRefusing to show fear
unwavering · menace · dominance · subjugation · alpha · submission · cowering · yielding · defeated · steely-eyed
unblinking
Not closing one's eyes
showdown
Decisive final confrontation
- face-offDirect clash between opponents
- standoffUnresolved confrontation between opponents
- duelPrearranged one-on-one combat
contest · clash · rivalry · challenge · defiance · opposition · antagonism · eye-to-eye
determination
Firmness of purpose
- willpowerMental strength resisting impulse
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
tenacity · perseverance · steadfastness · resilience · endurance · patience · stubbornness · nerve · mettle · backbone
outstaredblinked first
Conceded in a standoff
looked away · flinched · yielded · backed down · caved