GRIMACES Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word grimaces. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GRIMACES
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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 |