Grimace and Rictus

Grimace

Grimace noun - A twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval.
Usage example: he made a grimace when he tasted the medicine
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Rictus and grimace are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rictus" instead a noun "Grimace".

Nearby Words: grimacing, grimaced

Rictus

Rictus noun - A gaping grimace.
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Grimace and rictus are semantically related. You can use "Grimace" instead a noun "Rictus".
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