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make a face

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb make a face has 1 sense
  1. grimace, make a face, pull a face - contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state; "He grimaced when he saw the amount of homework he had to do"
    --1 is one way to communicate, intercommunicate
    Sample sentence:
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Term: make a face

Definitions:

1. Verb - Facial Expression

To contort one's facial features in an amusing, exaggerated, or expressive manner to convey a particular emotion or reaction.

Example sentence:

Whenever I ask him to eat vegetables, he makes a disgusted face.

2. Verb - Create a facial expression

To intentionally create or mimic a facial expression in a playful or mocking way.

Example sentence:

She always makes a funny face in photos to make us laugh.

3. Verb - Exhibit disapproval

To show displeasure or disapproval, often by contorting one's face into a frown or scowl.

Example sentence:

Whenever I mention her ex-boyfriend, she makes a face of disgust.

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