i Register
In some senses, grimace is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
grimace
/ˈɡɹɪm.əs/
noun 2verb 1
Collocations
13(noun.)
ADJ
little, slight, small | ugly | rueful, wry | facial
VERB + GRIMACE
give, make
He gave a grimace of pain when the dentist touched his tooth.
twist into
When she tasted the medicine, her face twisted into a painful grimace.
GRIMACE + VERB
twist sth
When she tasted the bitter medicine, a grimace twisted her mouth in disgust.
PREP
with a ~
She pulled back the bandage with a painful grimace when the nurse removed it.
~ of
When the dentist's drill started, a grimace of pain crossed her face.
(verb.)
ADV
slightly | ruefully, wryly
PREP
at
When she tasted the bitter medicine, she couldn't help but grimace at the awful flavor.
in
He grimaced in pain as he stood up from the chair.
Your note
not saved0 chars