FACE Synonyms
There are 38 hypernyms of the word face. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for FACE
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look | verbv | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; look • physical appearance • the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people verb • perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; look • give a certain impression of being something or having a certain aspect • to physically appear a certain way to another individual or group • search or seek • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • take charge of or deal with • convey by one's expression • look forward to the probable occurrence of • accord in appearance with • have faith or confidence in | ||||||||
aspect | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct feature or element in a problem • a characteristic to be considered • the visual percept of a region • the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb • the feelings expressed on a person's face | ||||||||
countenance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the appearance conveyed by a person's face • formal and explicit approval • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) verb • consent to, give permission; permit | ||||||||
visage | nounn | |||||||
noun • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) • the appearance conveyed by a person's face | ||||||||
appearance | nounn | |||||||
noun • outward or visible aspect of a person or thing • the event of coming into sight • formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action • a mental representation • the act of appearing in public view • pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression | ||||||||
facade | nounn | |||||||
noun • the face or front of a building • a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant | ||||||||
mug | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the quantity that can be held in a mug • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) • with handle and usually cylindrical verb • rob at gunpoint or with the threat of violence • To stare awkwardly | ||||||||
physiognomy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) | ||||||||
profile | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics • an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side) • biographical sketch • degree of exposure to public notice • a vertical section of the Earth's crust showing the different horizons or layers verb • write about • represent in profile, by drawing or painting | ||||||||
features | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a prominent attribute or aspect of something • the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin • the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater • a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine • (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind • an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles verb • have as a feature • wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner | ||||||||
confront | verbv | |||||||
verb • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • be face to face with | ||||||||
expression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||||
facial expression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a gesture executed with the facial muscles • the feelings expressed on a person's face | ||||||||
boldness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger • impudent aggressiveness • the quality of standing out strongly and distinctly | ||||||||
brass | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an alloy of copper and zinc • a wind instrument that consists of a brass tube (usually of variable length) that is blown by means of a cup-shaped or funnel-shaped mouthpiece • the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something • impudent aggressiveness • an ornament or utensil made of brass • the section of a band or orchestra that plays brass instruments • a memorial made of brass | ||||||||
cakehole | nounn | |||||||
noun • informal terms for the mouth | ||||||||
case | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an occurrence of something • a special set of circumstances • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy • the actual state of things • a portable container for carrying several objects • a person requiring professional services • a person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation • a problem requiring investigation • a statement of facts and reasons used to support an argument • the quantity contained in a case • nouns or pronouns or adjectives (often marked by inflection) related in some way to other words in a sentence • a specific state of mind that is temporary • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • a specific size and style of type within a type family • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • the housing or outer covering of something • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening • (printing) the receptacle in which a compositor has his type, which is divided into compartments for the different letters, spaces, or numbers • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • a glass container used to store and display items in a shop or museum or home verb • look over, usually with the intention to rob • enclose in, or as if in, a case | ||||||||
cheek | nounn | |||||||
noun • either side of the face below the eyes • an impudent statement • either of the two large fleshy masses of muscular tissue that form the human rump • impudent aggressiveness verb • speak impudently to | ||||||||
facet | nounn | |||||||
noun • a distinct feature or element in a problem • a smooth surface (as of a bone or cut gemstone) | ||||||||
font | nounn | |||||||
noun • a specific size and style of type within a type family • bowl for baptismal water | ||||||||