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grimace vs moue

moue vs grimace

grimace and moue both are nouns.

grimace is a verb but moue is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grimace Yes No Yes No
moue Yes No No No
As nouns, moue is a hyponym of grimace; that is, moue is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grimace:
  • grimace: a contorted facial expression
  • moue: a disdainful grimace
Other hyponyms of grimace include pout, wry face.
grimace (noun) moue (noun)
a contorted facial expression a disdainful grimace
grimace (verb) moue (verb)
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
Difference between grimace and moue

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