The term 'stare' can be defined as a prolonged, fixed LOOK. The crossword solutions for this term include GLOAT (5 letters), EYEBALL (7 letters), RUBBERNECK (10 letters), LOOK (4 letters), WATCH (5 letters), BORE (4 letters), GAPE (4 letters), GAWK (4 letters), GAWP (4 letters), GAZE (4 letters), OGLE (4 letters), PEER (4 letters), PORE (4 letters), GOGGLE (6 letters), and confusedlook (12 letters). GLOAT is an expression of smugness or self-satisfaction, while EYEBALL is to LOOK at someone or something with one's eyes wide open. RUBBERNECK is to crane one's neck in order to get a better view of something, while LOOK is to use one's eyes to see or observe. WATCH is to LOOK or observe attentively or carefully, while BORE is to cause someone to feel weary or impatient. GAPE is to open one's mouth wide in wonder or surprise, while GAWK is to stare stupidly or rudely. GAWP is to stare in amazement or admiration, while GAZE is to LOOK steadily and intently. OGLE is to LOOK at someone in a way that shows sexual interest, while PEER is to LOOK closely or searchingly. PORE is to read or study something carefully, while GOGGLE is to stare with one's eyes wide open. Confusedlook is to LOOK at someone or something with a puzzled expression.