grimace

• Substantivo que designa uma careta feia e distorcida no rosto de uma pessoa, geralmente expressando nojo, dor ou um sorriso amargo.

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.

   Careta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrownmouescowlsneerwince

   Antônimosgrinsmile

• Verbo usado para descrever a ação de fazer uma expressão facial que demonstra dor, nojo, desagrado ou desaprovação, normalmente contorcendo o rosto.

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.

   Fazer careta

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrownmake a facepull a facescowlsneerwince

   Antônimossmile

2. Expression of disapprovalB2informal

   To make a facial expression showing strong dislike or disapproval.

   Expressão de desaprovação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfrownscowlsneerwince

   Antônimossmile