Meaning & use
grimacing
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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