grimace

• Substantiv, das eine verzerrte, hässliche Gesichtsbewegung bezeichnet, die meist Ekel, Schmerz oder eine süßliche, gequälte Miene ausdrückt.

A noun referring to an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

1. Facial expression of pain or disgustB2formal

   An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

   Grimasse

   • He made a grimace when he tasted the sour lemon.
   • Her face twisted into a grimace of pain after stubbing her toe.
   • The child's grimace showed how much he hated the medicine.

   Synonymefrownmouescowlsneerwince

   Antonymegrinsmile

• Verb, das die Handlung beschreibt, eine Gesichtsverziehung zu machen, die Schmerz, Ekel, Missbilligung oder Anstrengung ausdrückt.

A verb used to describe the act of making a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval.

1. Facial expression of pain or disgustB2formal

   To make an ugly, twisted expression on the face, typically showing pain, disgust, or disapproval.

   Grimassen schneiden

   • He grimaced when he tasted the sour lemon.
   • She grimaced in pain as the doctor examined her wound.
   • The child grimaced at the sight of the bitter medicine.

   Synonymefrownmake a facepull a facescowlsneerwince

   Antonymesmile

2. Expression of disapprovalB2informal

   To make a facial expression showing strong dislike or disapproval.

   Ausdruck der Missbilligung

   • The teacher grimaced when she saw the messy homework.
   • He grimaced at the suggestion of eating raw fish.
   • She grimaced upon hearing the bad news.

   Synonymefrownscowlsneerwince

   Antonymesmile