grimacing

[grim-uhs-ing, gri-mey-sing] / ˈgrɪm əs ɪŋ, grɪˈmeɪ sɪŋ /

VERB

make a pained expression

Synonyms

STRONGEST

contort frown scowl smirk sneer

STRONG

deform distort mouth mug

WEAK

make a face make a wry face misshape screw up one's face

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grin smile

STRONG

beautify

Example Sentences

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Boaz turned briefly, scowling, and realized a second too late that to everyone else it might appear that he was grimacing at the pair of elderly men in the row behind him.

From Literature

With his eyes closed and his face grimacing, he grappled for a bolt.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pictures and videos circulating online and also shared by local state authorities showed a shirtless Joshua -- a British national of Nigerian heritage -- grimacing in pain as he was helped step out of the car.

From Barron's

“That was disgusting!” a man shouts into the mic, flashing a grimacing expression.

From Los Angeles Times

Frank was furious at his team's lack of aggression at Arsenal, visibly grimacing when he pointed out they only won 17 out of 53 duels and second-ball situations.

From BBC