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grimace
[/ɡrɪˈmeɪs/ or /ˈɡrɪməs/]
noun/verb
pl: grimaces
careta
1.
A facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval
She made a grimace when she tasted the bitter medicine.
Ela fez uma careta quando provou o remédio amargo.
2.
To make a grimace; to contort one's face
He grimaced at the sight of the injury.
Ele fez careta ao ver a lesão.
NYC Slang
mug (verb form, as in 'to mug a face' or make a funny face)
Synonyms
scowl
frown
contortion
wince
sneer
Antonyms
smile
grin
beam
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
careta
most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
careta
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
careta
standard usage
Portugal
careta
also used; sometimes 'fisionomia' for facial expression context
Related Idioms & Phrases
pull a face
make a face
twist one's face
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