What is the meaning of glare?

noun

• A light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted.
  • usage: "a glare of sunlight"
  • synonyms: blaze, brilliance
• An angry stare.
  • synonyms: glower
• A focus of public attention.
  • usage: "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
  • synonyms: limelight, spotlight, public eye

verb

• Look at with a fixed gaze.
  • usage: "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
  • synonyms: glower
• Be sharply reflected.
  • usage: "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
• Shine intensely.
  • usage: "The sun glared down on us"