grimace

[US]/ˈɡrɪməs/
[UK]/ˈɡrɪməs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. facial expression indicating disgust, contempt, etc., facial contortion
vi. make a facial expression indicating disgust, contempt, etc., make a grimace

Phrases & Collocations

make a grimace

grimace in pain

grimace of disapproval

Example Sentences

she gave a grimace of pain.

The clown grimaced at the children.

a grimace distorted her fine mouth.

She grimaced at the sight of all the work.

He acknowledged his mistake with a wry grimace.

she grimaces with a bitter self-directed humour.

Thomas made a little grimace, perhaps he thought the wine was sour.

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