death stare noun 2death-stare verb 1forms 4 noun2 •(informal) A hateful or contemptuous look directed at someone; a dirty look.“I thought it was bring-your-kid-to-work day,” replied Dad, clearly hoping a joke might soften them. He was wrong, as the two goons gave the man a death stare. — 2017 •A supposed stare that will cause death. death-stare verb1 •(informal) To give a death stare; to look hatefully at someone.Anybody know why Serena appeared to be death-staring Mauresmo after almost every point? — 2003 formsdeath-stared · death-staring · death-stares · death stares