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grimace

[grim-uhs, gri-meys] / ˈgrɪm əs, grɪˈmeɪs /
NOUN
scowling facial expression
Synonyms
STRONGEST
frown scowl smirk sneer
STRONG
face moue mouth mouthing mug smile
WEAK
wry face
Antonyms
WEAK
grin
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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Nesmith and Siakam could only grimace at each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He tried to look as shocked as the others when host Claudia Winkleman slammed Faith's coffin lid shut, but couldn't help a guilty grimace.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“I know where it is,” he said through the grimace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Eyebrows dance above her piercing eyes as her mouth stretches into a toothy grin that’s part smile, part grimace.

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2024

I gave her a sort of grimace of a smile.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein