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Grimace

GRIH-muhs

/ˈɡrɪmʌs/

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grimace

Dictionary meaning

A contorted facial expression.

Examples

  • I made a grimace at the prospect..
  • They grimaced when they saw the amount of homework they had to do.

Synonyms: face

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