glare

nouns

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted
"a glare of sunlight"
blaze, brilliance, glare
an angry stare
glare, glower
a focus of public attention
"he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"
glare, limelight, public eye, spotlight

verbs

look at with a fixed gaze
"The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"
glare, glower
be sharply reflected
"The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"
glare
is a type of (narrower)
be bright by reflecting or casting light
"Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
reflect, shine
shine intensely
"The sun glared down on us"
glare
is a type of (narrower)
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light
"The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
beam, shine