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grimace Synonyms

Another word for grimace

Choosing another word for grimace depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A sharp contortion or twisting of the face, typically expressing pain, disgust, disapproval, or wry amusement.

Usage Example

"He gave a slight wince as the nurse cleaned the scrape on his knee."

Strong
wince
scowl
frown
sneer
Weak
moue
pout

• verb (Context 2)

To make a twisted or contorted facial expression, typically to indicate pain, disgust, or wry amusement.

Usage Example

"She grimaced at the bitter taste of the unsweetened herbal tea."

Strongest
wince
Strong
scowl
frown
cringe
flinch
sneer

Opposites of grimace

The opposite of grimace shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smile
grin
beam
See all opposites of grimace

• Nearby Words

grilling
grillwork
grim
grimace
grime
grimily
griminess

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Grimace. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/grimace
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