Question

Read this excerpt from "Rules of the Game."

"Ai-ya. So shame be with mother?" She grasped my hand even tighter as she glared at me.

What is the connotative meaning of the word glared?

Answer 1

Connotatively, "glared" suggests an angry, hostile, or disapproving stare. It carries feelings of accusation, tension, and emotional intensity—more forceful and menacing than a neutral "look" or "stare," indicating the mother's strong disapproval.