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GRIMACES Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word grimaces. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word grimaces. (close relations)
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contorts
verbv
verb

• twist and press out of shape

distorts
verbv
verb

• make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story

• form into a spiral shape

• twist and press out of shape

• affect as in thought or feeling

• alter the shape of (something) by stress

frowns
verbv
noun

• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

verb

• look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval

leers
verbv
noun

• a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

• a suggestive or sneering look or grin

verb

• look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression

scowls
verbv
noun

• a facial expression of dislike or displeasure

verb

• frown with displeasure

smirks
verbv
noun

• a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure

verb

• smile affectedly or derisively

sneers
verbv
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

twists
verbv
noun

• an unforeseen development

• an interpretation of a text or action

• any clever maneuver

• the act of rotating rapidly

• a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments

• a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight

• a circular segment of a curve

• a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

• a jerky pulling movement

• a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair

• social dancing in which couples vigorously twist their hips and arms in time to the music; was popular in the 1960s

• the act of winding or twisting

• turning or twisting around (in place)

verb

• to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

• cause (an object) to assume a crooked or angular form

• turn in the opposite direction

• form into a spiral shape

• form into twists

• extend in curves and turns

• do the twist

• twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates

• practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

• twist suddenly so as to sprain

winces
verbv
noun

• the facial expression of sudden pain

• a reflex response to sudden pain

verb

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• make a face indicating disgust or dislike

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

Best Hypernyms For GRIMACES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grimaces, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
communicate intercommunicate
Phrases (2)
facial expressionfacial gesture

Alternatives for CONTORTS

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