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grimace

 

[ หˆษกrษชหŒmeษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

facial expression

A grimace is a facial expression that usually indicates disapproval, pain, or disgust. It involves tightening the facial muscles and contorting the face in an unpleasant manner.

Synonyms

frown, scowl, sneer

Examples of usage

  • She made a grimace when she tasted the bitter medicine.
  • His grimace of pain was evident after he stubbed his toe.
Context #2 | Verb

expressing discomfort

To grimace is to make a facial expression that shows discomfort, pain, or displeasure. It often involves twisting the face into an expression of pain or dislike.

Synonyms

cringe, flinch, wince

Examples of usage

  • He grimaced as he tried to squeeze into the tight space.
  • She grimaced at the sight of the spoiled food.

Translations

Translations of the word "grimace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น careta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคธเฅ‚เคฐเคค เคšเฅ‡เคนเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grimasse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ muka cemberut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะผะฐัะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grymas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‹ใ‚ใฃ้ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grimace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mueca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผz buruลŸturma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐก๊ทธ๋ฆฐ ์–ผ๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุดูŠุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkleb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ grimasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฌผ่„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grimasa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gretta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั‹ั€ัะธัŽ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ˜แƒ›แƒแƒกแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaลŸ-qabaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mueca

Etymology

The word 'grimace' originated from the French word 'grimache', which means a grotesque or distorted face. The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a facial expression of disgust or disapproval.

See also: grim, grime, grimmer, grimoire.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,328, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.