Expression and Grimace

Expression

Expression noun - Facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling.

Usage example: we could tell by the fans' expressions that the Chicago Cubs had lost again

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Grimace and expression are semantically related in facial cast topic. In some cases you can use "Grimace" instead a noun "Expression", when it comes to topics like facial appearance.

Nearby Words: express, expressive, expressed, expressly, expressionless

Grimace

Grimace noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.

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Synonyms for Grimace

Expression and grimace are semantically related in facial cast topic. Sometimes you can use "Expression" instead a noun "Grimace".

Nearby Words: grimacing, grimaced

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How words are described

awkward	awkward expression	awkward grimace
constant	constant expression	constant grimace
sad	sad expression	sad grimace
stern	stern expression	stern grimace
Other adjectives: permanent, angry, pained, annoyed, terrified, scared, creepy.

Both words in one sentence

Slasher Smile: Charlie's smiling face dallies with this trope — he's primarily a cool, collected Psychotic Smirker but after the exertion of having a breakdown and beating Richard to death with a rock his expression is a ghastly grin-like grimace◊ as he regains his cool.

Source: Film / Stoker
A chimp who "smiles" at you is not actually happythe expression is what's known as a "fear grimace" (akin to a human Slasher Smile, Psychotic Smirk, or The Un-Smile) and means that the chimpanzee feels threatened (and a threatened chimp, especially a male, is likely to attack).

Source: Animal Talk

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