GRIMACE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word grimace. (close relations)
grimacing
Best Alternative Words for GRIMACE
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contort | verbv | |||||||
verb • twist and press out of shape | ||||||||
frown | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure verb • look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval | ||||||||
pout | verbv | |||||||
noun • a disdainful grimace • marine eellike mostly bottom-dwelling fishes of northern seas • catfish common in eastern United States verb • be in a huff and display one's displeasure • make a sad face and thrust out one's lower lip | ||||||||
scowl | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of dislike or displeasure verb • frown with displeasure | ||||||||
smirk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure verb • smile affectedly or derisively | ||||||||
sneer | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls • a contemptuous or scornful remark verb • express through a scornful smile • smile contemptuously | ||||||||
face | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear • the feelings expressed on a person's face • the general outward appearance of something • the striking or working surface of an implement • a part of a person that is used to refer to a person • a surface forming part of the outside of an object • the part of an animal corresponding to the human face • the side upon which the use of a thing depends (usually the most prominent surface of an object) • a contorted facial expression • a specific size and style of type within a type family • status in the eyes of others • impudent aggressiveness • a vertical surface of a building or cliff verb • deal with (something unpleasant) head on • oppose, as in hostility or a competition • be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to • be opposite • turn so as to face; turn the face in a certain direction • present somebody with something, usually to accuse or criticize • turn so as to expose the face • line the edge (of a garment) with a different material • cover the front or surface of | ||||||||
make a face | ||||||||
verb • contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | ||||||||
pull a face | verbv | |||||||
verb • contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state |