grimace

//ˈɡrɪməs//
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Noun

grimaceSingular
grimacesPlural
1

A twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust, or disapproval.

She made a grimace when she tasted the bitter medicine.

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grimaceInfinitive
grimacePresent tense
grimacedPast tense
grimacedPast participle
grimacingPresent participle
grimacesThird-person singular
1

To make a twisted facial expression, typically expressing pain, disgust, or disapproval.

She grimaced in pain when she stubbed her toe.

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