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GRIMACING Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word grimacing. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word grimacing. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for GRIMACING

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frowning
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing displeasure or anger

glowering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing a brooding ill humor

grim
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

• harshly ironic or sinister

• harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

• filled with melancholy and despondency

• causing dejection

leering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing sly or knowing malice in a glance

• (of a glance) sidelong and slyly lascivious

scowling
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• sullen or unfriendly in appearance

sneering
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressive of contempt

pouting
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

smirking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure

verb

• smile affectedly or derisively

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 GRIMACING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for grimacing, 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 FROWNING

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