glare

a light within the field of vision that is brighter than the brightness to which the eyes are adapted; "a glare of sunlight"

an angry stare

a focus of public attention; "he enjoyed being in the limelight"; "when Congress investigates it brings the full glare of publicity to the agency"

look at with a fixed gaze; "The girl glared at the man who tried to make a pass at her"

be sharply reflected; "The moon glared back at itself from the lake's surface"

shine intensely; "The sun glared down on us"