What is Grimace?
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Grimace
/ˈgri-məs/
Grimace is a twisted expression on a person’s face, to scowl, frown, or sneer. It’s the opposite of smile.
Word Background
Imagine biting into a lemon. Your face scrunches up in a funny way because of the sour taste. That facial expression is a grimace.
A grimace is a facial expression that shows disgust, pain, or disapproval. It’s like a twisted face, often with a wrinkled nose and pursed lips. People grimace when they taste something unpleasant, smell something bad, or feel physical pain.
Sometimes, people grimace to express strong emotions, like frustration or anger. It’s a way of showing how they feel without using words.
Example Sentence
As I cleaned his scrape, I could see him grimace in pain.
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