grimace slightly

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

To make a small or barely noticeable grimace.

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Examples (10)

  • He grimaced slightly at the sudden pain in his leg.
  • She grimaced slightly when she tasted the sour lemon.
  • The patient grimaced slightly as the doctor touched his arm.
  • He seemed to grimace slightly at the mention of her name.
  • I saw him grimace slightly before answering the difficult question.
  • She grimaced slightly at the bright morning light.
  • You might grimace slightly when you hear the high price.
  • He grimaced slightly, trying to hide his discomfort from the guests.
  • Sarah grimaced slightly as she read the confusing text message.
  • The old man grimaced slightly as he stood up from the chair.