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grim·ace
 grimace
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- pronunciation:
- grI
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition: |
a twisting of the face to show pain, disgust, or anger.
He took a sip of the medicine with a grimace.
- antonyms:
- grin
- similar words:
- frown, scowl, sneer
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
grimaces, grimacing, grimaced |
| definition: |
to make a grimace.
She grimaced as I pulled the splinter from her finger.- antonyms:
- grin
- similar words:
- frown, mug, pout, scowl, sneer
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| derivations: |
grimacingly (adv.), grimacer (n.) |
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