Fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc.

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To look at someone intently without breaking eye contact, often to express a specific emotion or convey a message.

She fixed him with a stern look, letting him know she disapproved of his actions.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To look at someone intently without breaking eye contact, often to express a specific emotion or convey a message.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a stare
  • fix someone with an intense look
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To make someone stay still by staring at them.

He was so startled by her fierce gaze, he felt as if she had fixed him with a look.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To make someone stay still by staring at them.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a shocked stare
  • fix someone with a petrifying look
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To attract and hold someone's attention completely through a strong and engaging look.

The speaker fixed everyone with a compelling gaze that commanded attention.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To attract and hold someone's attention completely through a strong and engaging look.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a captivating stare
  • fix someone with an engaging look
phrase

To look at someone intently without breaking eye contact, often to express a specific emotion or convey a message.

She fixed him with a stern look, letting him know she disapproved of his actions.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To look at someone intently without breaking eye contact, often to express a specific emotion or convey a message.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a stare
  • fix someone with an intense look
phrase

To make someone stay still by staring at them.

He was so startled by her fierce gaze, he felt as if she had fixed him with a look.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To make someone stay still by staring at them.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a shocked stare
  • fix someone with a petrifying look
phrase

To attract and hold someone's attention completely through a strong and engaging look.

The speaker fixed everyone with a compelling gaze that commanded attention.
Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc." - To attract and hold someone's attention completely through a strong and engaging look.

Often appears as...

  • fix someone with a captivating stare
  • fix someone with an engaging look
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Visual representation of "fix somebody with a look, stare, gaze, etc."
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Intense Emotions

This phrase is usually used to express strong emotions like disapproval, anger, or demand.

Illustration for Intense Emotions
When he arrived late, the teacher fixed him with a look that said it all.
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Silent Communication

Used when words are unnecessary; a look can communicate a message or response.

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In the silent library, she fixed him with a look signaling to keep quiet.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, an intense look can be seen as rude or confrontational.

Illustration for Cultural Sensitivity
He didn't realize that fixing the elder with a stern gaze would offend.
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