grimace

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of grimace with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

grimace

(noun)

Meaning

a face showing dislike or pain

Example

"She made a grimace when tasting the sour lemon."

Synonyms

scowlfrownsneer

Antonyms

smile

More about this word

Word origin
From French grimace, meaning a distorted face.
Related word forms
  • verb: grimace
  • adjective: grimacing