grimace

verb /ˈɡrɪməs/
  1. grimace (at somebody/something) to make an ugly expression with your face to show pain, dislike, etc.
    • He grimaced at the bitter taste.
    • She grimaced as the needle went in.
Origin: mid 17th cent.: from French, from Spanish grimazo ‘caricature’, from grima ‘fright’.

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