grimace | ||
1. | [ verb ] contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | |
Synonyms: | pull_a_face make_a_face | |
Examples: | "He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do" |
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Related terms: | communicate smile frown squint sneer wince mop screw_up | |
2. | [ noun ] a contorted facial expression | |
Synonyms: | face | |
Examples: | "she made a grimace at the prospect" |
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Related terms: | facial_expression pout | |
Similar spelling: |
Grimes Grames grumose Grimsley grimness Grams grainger |