Grimace ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Grimace ( noun )

1. A facial expression showing disgust, pain, disapproval, or other strong emotion.
2. A contortion of the face.

Origin:

From middle french grimace, from old french grimace, from gromace, ultimately from latin grimacium, from grimare ("to make a fac.e")

Examples:

1. He made a grimace of distaste.
2. She made a grimace of pain as the doctor examined her.
3. He made a grimace when he heard the news.
4. The clown pulled a grimace to make the children laugh.
5. The baby made a grimace when it tasted the bitter medicine.

(As a verb)

Grimace ( verb )

1. A facial expression showing disgust, pain, disapproval, or other strong emotion.
2. A contortion of the face.

Origin:

From middle french grimace, from old french grimace, from gromace, ultimately from latin grimacium, from grimare ("to make a fac.e")

Examples:

1. He made a grimace of distaste.
2. She made a grimace of pain as the doctor examined her.
3. He made a grimace when he heard the news.
4. The clown pulled a grimace to make the children laugh.
5. The baby made a grimace when it tasted the bitter medicine.