noun

grimace

grimace, pained expression

He gave a grimace of pain.

He gave a grimace of pain.

a grimace of ((sth.)) a facial expression showing (sth.) He gave a grimace of pain.

Synonyms: scowl, frown; Antonyms: smile, grin

From Old French 'grimace', from Frankish *grima 'mask'.

Think of a 'grim' face, an unhappy or serious expression.

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