clenched teeth

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

the upper and lower teeth pressed hard together, often in response to pain or anger

clenchedADJECTIVE + NOUN

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teeth

Examples (10)

  • He spoke through clenched teeth, trying to control his rage.
  • The patient endured the pain with a pale face and clenched teeth.
  • With clenched teeth, she lifted the heavy barbell off the floor.
  • "I can't believe this," she muttered through clenched teeth, full of frustration.
  • The villain stared at the hero with a menacing grin and clenched teeth.
  • He bore the long lecture with silent endurance and tightly clenched teeth.
  • "Get out of my sight," he hissed through clenched teeth.
  • He listened to the criticism with clenched teeth and a forced smile.
  • During the turbulent flight, he gripped the armrests with clenched teeth until his jaw ached.
  • "You will regret this," she promised, her voice low and strained through clenched teeth.