1. to stare at someone longer or more intensely than they stare at you, typically until they look away

Examples

• The cat tried to outstare the dog but eventually blinked first.
• She could outstare anyone in a contest of wills.
• The two rivals attempted to outstare each other across the room.
• He was determined to outstare his opponent during the tense negotiation.
• The child tried to outstare her teacher but quickly looked away.
• In the staring contest, Maria managed to outstare all her friends.