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grim·ace
 grimace
- pronunciation:
- grI
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 s
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- features:
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noun |
| definition: |
a contorted facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or contempt.
- synonyms:
- moue
- antonyms:
- grin
- similar words:
- frown, pout, scowl, sneer
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
grimaced, grimaces, grimacing |
| definition: |
to make a grimace.
- antonyms:
- grin
- similar words:
- frown, glower, mug, pout, scowl, sneer
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| related words: |
work |
| derivations: |
grimacingly (adv.), grimacer (n.) |
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