Definition of Make a face

1. Verb. Contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state. "He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do"

Exact synonyms: Grimace, Pull A Face
Specialized synonyms: Squinch, Squint, Wince, Smile, Frown, Glower, Lour, Lower, Screw Up, Mop, Mow, Pout
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Derivative terms: Grimace

Definition of Make a face

1. Verb. (colloquial) To make a facial expression, often for humor, as a taunt, or to indicate distaste. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Make A Face

make-or-break
make-out
make-over
make-peace
make-readies
make-ready
make-sport
make-up
make-up artist
make-up artists
make-work
make a break for it
make a clean breast
make a decision
make a difference
make a face (current term)
make a fool of
make a go of it
make a hash of
make a killing
make a leg
make a living
make a meal of
make a meal out of
make a mistake
make a mockery of
make a monkey of
make a monkey out of
make a motion
make a mountain out of a molehill

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