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grimace

noun/ˈɡrɪməs/

a facial expression that shows disgust, pain, or disapproval

She couldn't hide her grimace of disgust when she tasted the sour milk.

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word origin — The word 'grimace' comes from the French word 'grimace' meaning 'a distortion of the face', which is believed to have its roots in the Middle French 'grimaçe'.