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Grimace

/ɡrˈɪməs/
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(noun) A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.

Four-year-old Sam begrudgingly ate his broccoli with a grimace on his face.
Tom leant in to kiss Mary, but she recoiled with a grimace.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She couldn't help but ____ when she tasted the extremely sour lemon, as it was much stronger than she expected.

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