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grimace n

Grimace means a twisted expression on the face showing pain or disgust. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of grimace

  • a twisted expression on the face showing pain or disgust

Usage examples of grimace

When he saw the spoiled milk, his grimace showed disgust before he said a word.

She made a grimace when the medicine touched her tongue and tasted bitter.

A grimace crossed his face as the dentist touched the sore tooth.

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