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    grimace
    /ˈɡrɪməs/

    noun

    • 1. an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement: "she gave a grimace of pain"

    verb

    • 1. make a grimace: "I sipped the coffee and grimaced"

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  2. The meaning of GRIMACE is a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain. How to use grimace in a sentence.

  3. GRIMACE definition: 1. to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way: 2…. Learn more.

  4. GRIMACE meaning: 1. to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way: 2…. Learn more.

  5. If you grimace, you twist your face in an ugly way because you are annoyed, disgusted, or in pain. She started to sit up, grimaced, and sank back weakly against the pillow. American English : grimace / ˈgrɪməs, grɪˈmeɪs /

  6. A grimace is a facial expression that usually suggests disgust or pain, but sometimes comic exaggeration. Picture someone wrinkling his nose, squeezing his eyes shut, and twisting his mouth and you'll have a pretty solid mental image of a grimace.

  7. Define grimace. grimace synonyms, grimace pronunciation, grimace translation, English dictionary definition of grimace. n. A sharp contortion of the face expressive of pain, contempt, or disgust. intr.v. grim·aced , grim·ac·ing , grim·ac·es To make a sharp contortion of the...

  8. There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun grimace. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  9. GRIMACE definition: to make your face show an expression of pain or unhappiness: . Learn more.

  10. If you grimace, you twist your face in an ugly way because you are annoyed, disgusted, or in pain.

  11. grimace (at somebody/something) to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, dislike, etc. He grimaced at the bitter taste. Definition of grimace verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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