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MAKE A FACE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase make a face. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase make a face. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MAKE A FACE

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grimace
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a contorted facial expression

verb

• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

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

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

wince
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

pull a face
verbv
verb

• contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

Best Hypernyms For MAKE A FACE

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

Alternatives for GRIMACE

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