Using 'leer' implies disapproval and suggests the look is inappropriate. Her boss's constant leering made her uncomfortable.
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Visual Imagery
'Leer' often conveys a picture of someone with a suggestive or malicious grin. As the villain leered at the hero, his malicious intent was obvious.
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Unwelcome Attention
Leering is unwelcome and can make the recipient feel observed or threatened. She felt a shiver down her spine when he leered at her in the dim alleyway.