glare.

An intense, harsh light that makes seeing difficult or uncomfortable.

Use it for

Words that belong together

• sun glare
• glare off water
• blinding glare

On the page

Glare from the water hid the far shore.

She narrowed her eyes against the midday glare.

A passing cloud softened the glare on the snow.

Usage notes

Primary category: environment. Not simply brightness; implies visual discomfort. A hostile stare is a separate sense. Usually mass in the light sense; glares for separate lights or instances.