Meaning & use

grimacing

verb·Everyday

Twisting one's face into a sharp expression to show pain, disgust, or discomfort.

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She was grimacing as the nurse cleaned the deep cut on her knee.

He kept grimacing at the bitter taste of the medicine.

A note on using this word

Grimacing describes an involuntary facial reaction, unlike frowning, which can be a deliberate expression of disapproval.

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