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Vocabulary Entry
grimace
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A facial expression that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain.
Example Sentences
"She made a grimace when she tasted the sour lemon."
"His grimace revealed how uncomfortable he felt in that situation."
"The actor's grimace during the scene added to the humor of the film."
V
verb
To make a grimace or to express something through facial expressions.
Example Sentences
"He grimaced as he took each painful step."
"She grimaced at the thought of eating another brussel sprout."
"The dog grimaced when the vet examined his sore paw."