Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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grimace | Yes | No | Yes | No |
squint | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
grimace (noun) | squint (noun) |
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a contorted facial expression | the act of squinting; looking with the eyes partly closed |
abnormal alignment of one or both eyes |
grimace (adjective) | squint (adjective) |
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(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy |
grimace (verb) | squint (verb) |
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contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state | cross one's eyes as if in strabismus |
partly close one's eyes, as when hit by direct blinding light | |
be cross-eyed; have a squint or strabismus |