grimace
noun
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
is grimacing
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present progressiveof grimace (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Islam Iskau, who's 72, is wearing an oxygen mask and is grimacing from pains in his leg.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2025
"You can see it kind of looks like Pence is grimacing," Karl said.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2021
Really gutsy stuff from Stan, who is grimacing in pain each time he hits the ball.
From The Guardian ● May 28, 2018
In the video, Nicole Carroll is grimacing, tears welling in her eyes.
From New York Times ● Aug. 18, 2014
Somewhere below me George Clooney is grimacing at the camera, but I do not know.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 25, 2010
