| Front | grimace |
|---|---|
| Back | verb, nounBrE /ɡrɪˈmeɪs/NAmE /ɡrɪˈmeɪs/BrE /ˈɡrɪməs/NAmE /ˈɡrɪməs/verb [intransitive] ~ (at sb/sth)to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, disgust, etcHe grimaced at the bitter taste. She grimaced as the needle went in. noun an ugly expression made by twisting your face, used to show pain, disgust, etc. or to make sb laughto make/give a grimace of pain ‘What's that?’ she asked with a grimace. |
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