Answer: blinks

AnswerCrossword Clue
BLINKSBetrays surprise, perhaps
BLINKSEyelash flickers
BLINKSDoesn't keep staring
BLINKS... at (ignores)
BLINKSLighthouse signals
BLINKSLoses a stare-down
blinksShut and open the eyes quickly
blinksClear (dust or tears) from the eyes by this action
blinksBack down from a confrontation
blinksBLINK, to open and shut the eyes quickly
blinksReact to (something) with surprise or disapproval
blinks(of a light or light source) Shine intermittently or unsteadily
blinksTry to control or prevent (tears) by such an action
blinksLook at (someone or something) with one's eyes opening and shutting, typically to register surprise or bewilderment