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grimace
noun gri·mace \ˈgri-məs, gri-ˈmās\
: a facial expression in which your mouth and face are twisted in a way that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain
Full Definition of GRIMACE
: a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
— grimace intransitive verb
— gri·mac·er noun
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Origin of GRIMACE
French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask
Rhymes with GRIMACE
GRIMACE Defined for Kids
1grimace
noun gri·mace \ˈgri-məs, gri-ˈmās\
Definition of GRIMACE for Kids
: a twisting of the face (as in disgust or pain)
2grimace
verb
gri·macedgri·mac·ing
Definition of GRIMACE for Kids
: to twist the face <He grimaced in pain.>
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