glare
noun
a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
“a glare of sunlight”
an angry stare
Synonymsglowera focus of public attention
“he enjoyed being in the limelight”
“when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency”
verb
look at with a fixed gaze
“The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her”
Synonymsglowerbe sharply reflected
“The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface”
shine intensely
“The sun glared down on us”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University