grimace

/ɡɹˈɪmɪs/

/ˈɡɹɪməs/

to grimace

MAIN VERB

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

Grimace

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

synonyms : face

Examples

1. She grimaced at the taste of the bitter medicine.

2. The child grimaced in pain as the doctor examined his injured arm.

3. As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort.

4. The teacher's stern grimace warned the students to behave.