Dictionary Entry
grimace
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Meaning
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A distorted facial expression, typically of pain, disgust, or disapproval.
Example Sentence
He made a grimace as he tasted the bitter medicine.
Usage Note
Used to describe a facial expression that shows pain, disgust, or disapproval, often involuntary. It can also be used as a verb to describe the action of making such an expression.