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to grimace
01
to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny
Intransitive
Examples
As the comedian told the joke, the audience grimaced in a mixture of amusement and discomfort.
He could n't help but grimace when he saw the awful outfit his friend was wearing.
Grimace
01
a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval
Examples
He tried to suppress his grimace of disapproval when he heard the inappropriate comment.
She could n't hide her grimace of disgust when she tasted the spoiled milk.
