Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
leer
verb
/lɪr/
Definition
To look at someone in a lascivious or unpleasant way.
Examples
- He couldn’t help but leer at the new employee when she walked by.
- The boys were told to stop leering at the girls across the street.
Meaning
A leer often implies a sly or deceitful intent, typically associated with unwanted interest or desire.
Synonyms
- ogle
- glare
- stare
