MAKE A FACE Synonyms
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 |