Stare down is a phrase used to describe an intense, intimidating gaze. It is usually used in a confrontational situation, when one person is trying to assert dominance over another. The two crossword solutions for this term are OUTFACE (7 letters) and glareat (7 letters). OUTFACE means to confront someone with a bold or defiant attitude, while glareat means to look at someone with a hostile or menacing expression. Both words can be used to describe the act of staring down someone in a confrontational situation.