schmerzverzerrt
Translation
contorted with pain, pain-distorted
Examples
Sein Gesicht war schmerzverzerrt.
His face was contorted with pain.
Mit schmerzverzerrtem Mund versuchte er zu sprechen.
He tried to speak with a mouth contorted by pain.
Grammar Patterns
a schmerzverzerrt ((noun)) a pain-distorted (noun) He had a schmerzverzerrtes Gesicht.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gequält (tormented), leidvoll (pained)
Etymology
A compound of 'Schmerz' (pain) and 'verzerrt', the past participle of 'verzerren' (to distort).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'Schmerz' (pain) + 'verzerrt' (distorted). Literally 'pain-distorted'.