transitive. To confront threateningly, or with assurance or impudence; to brave, bully. Obsolete.

transitive. To abash, overcome, or overwhelm, esp. by effrontery or a display of confidence. In later use also: to intimidate, esp. by presenting too…

transitive. To disconcert, silence, or defeat (a person) by face-to-face confrontation or a display of confidence, arrogance, etc.; to stare down…

to face down (also out): to put down, overcome (a person) by a show of determination, or by browbeating; to dispute (a statement, argument) with…

transitive. To put out of countenance; to disconcert; to outdo or overcome in boldness (of expression or attitude).

transitive. To stare longer or harder than; to discomfit by staring; to look at (the sun, etc.) without blinking or flinching. Also figurative.

transitive. To overcome or disconcert by looking; to look or stare down; to outstare. Obsolete.

transitive. To confront, face, or oppose, esp. in an impudent or insolent manner. Obsolete.

transitive. To stare at (someone) without being first to blink or lower one's gaze, usually as an expression of resistance or hostility; to outstare…

transitive. To face defiantly; to outface.