Is peered a synonym or antonym for looked?

"Peered" is not a synonym or antonym for "looked". It's a more specific word that implies a strained or curious look.

Here's a breakdown:

* Looked: General term for the act of seeing.

* Peered: To look intently, especially with difficulty or in a curious way.

Examples:

* "I looked at the painting." (General observation)

* "I peered through the window." (Looking with difficulty)

* "She peered at the book, trying to decipher the writing." (Looking intently and curiously)