outface

• Verbe signifiant affronter hardiment quelqu'un ou lui tenir tête, ou soutenir son regard sans se laisser intimider.

An archaic verb meaning to confront or defy someone boldly, or to stare someone down.

1. Stare down or intimidateC1formal

   To overcome or cause someone to waver or submit by staring at them boldly or defiantly.

   défier du regard

   • The two rivals tried to outface each other during the negotiation.
   • She outfaced the bully with a steady, unblinking gaze.
   • He attempted to outface the critic by maintaining eye contact.

   Synonymesbrowbeatconfrontcowdefyintimidateoutstareoverawestare down