Definition of grimace
: a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
- a grimace of hate and rage
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Examples of grimace in a Sentence
The patient made a painful grimace as the doctor examined his wound.
he made a grimace when he tasted the medicine
Recent Examples of grimace from the Web
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Her grin is wide but in flashes looks more like a grimace.
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Behind the scenes, Mexico’s relationship with the United States is more about grimaces, anxiety and signs of severe strain.
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In the rueful grimace of a mother on the subway, her hands enfolding a blond boy who could be a grumpy fallen angel, the strength of the expression and gesture convey an individual temperament.
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Loukisha Olive-McCoy's lower lip puffs up; then her cheeks and jaw twist and pull, distorting her face into an involuntary grimace.
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Wealthier districts could bear those costs with a grimace, but Kentucky’s coal counties are among the poorest in the Appalachian region.
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The grimace on Adam Gase’s face said everything the Miami Dolphins head coaches’ words didn’t.
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Police published photos showing a balding man, described as about 40-45 years old, making various grimaces toward the camera.
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On top, someone had affixed a picture of a dog, maybe a pitbull, its mouth twisted into a grimace, teeth out, spit flying everywhere.
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Origin and Etymology of grimace
French, from Middle French, alteration of grimache, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English grīma mask
Definition of grimace
grimaced;
grimacing
: to distort one's face in an expression usually of pain, disgust, or disapproval
- Grimacing slightly, he runs his finger over the back of his heel, where a deep … fissure has opened inside a callus.
- —Chris Ballard
- My father shifted his weight and grimaced. The sheet slid off his injured leg, the calf swollen, purple as a plum …
- —Bernard Cooper
Recent Examples of grimace from the Web
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With the rest of her competitors grimacing and struggling behind her, Ostrander finished the race with a relaxed smile.
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Kuznetsov immediately grimaced and grabbed his left wrist.
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As Trump harangued Nielsen for more than 30 minutes in front of the Cabinet this month, other aides grimaced and fidgeted.
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Prado grimaced several strides before the bag and came up limping.
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Abi said, grimacing and trying to eat some Cheez-Its.
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Ultimately, Brian sends a grimacing face emoji, which his friends joke is a sign of leftover intoxication rather than disapproval over Mike's actions.
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Jeffery grimaced, feeling the muscles in his side and buttocks burning, a technique using muscle contractions to open up a joint in the pelvis.
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Adding grimacing eyes and a toothy smile can make your pumpkin a spooky addition to your home.
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First Known Use of grimace
1762
GRIMACE Defined for Kids
Definition of grimace for Students
: a twisting of the face (as in disgust or pain)
Definition of grimace for Students
grimaced;
grimacing
: to twist the face
- He grimaced in pain.
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