grimace

3 definitions • 2 examples

to make an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:

grimace with He tried to stand and grimaced with pain.

an expression of pain, strong dislike, etc. in which the face twists in an ugly way:

grimace of Helen made a grimace of disgust when she saw the raw meat.

an expression of pain or disgust in which the muscles of the face are tightened and the face looks twisted