Leer

Pronunciation: /liɹ/

Leer (verb)

  1. to look at someone in an unpleasant or scary way

Examples

  • He leered at the stranger from across the room.
  • She felt uncomfortable when he leered at her.

Common collocations: leer at someone, leer menacingly, give a leer, receive a leer

Leer (noun)

  1. an unpleasant or scary look at someone

Examples

  • His leer made everyone uncomfortable.
  • She avoided his leer by looking away.

Synonyms of Leer

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Leer

  • when not paying attention