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grimaced

Pronunciación: [ˈɡrɪməst]

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Contexto: «emotion»

(verb) to make a funny or unusual face that shows you don't like something. It’s often because you're feeling pain, disgust, or disappointment.

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When she tasted the sour lemon, she grimaced but then laughed at how funny it looked.

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He didn't grimace at the sight of the green vegetable; he actually smiled.

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Did you grimace when you saw that scary scene in the movie?

Contexto: «reaction»

(verb) to show a reaction with your face when something is bothering or hurting you. You scrunch up your face to show how you feel.

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He grimaced at the loud noise from the fireworks, but then enjoyed the show.

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She didn't grimace when she heard the bad news; she stayed calm and collected.

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Why did you grimace when you heard the joke?

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