Synonyms for grimace
- noun
- verb
Definitions
- n. 1
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
Her face was twisted in a grimace of disgust.
- v. 1
To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.
Forms
- Plural
- grimaces → faces, mouths, screwfaces…
- Past participle
- grimaced
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| grimace | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- face1
- 5 letters
- mouth1
- 9 letters
- screwface