bared teeth
Aggressive mouth display
Bared teeth are teeth exposed by pulling back the lips, typically as a display of aggression or threat.
Animals bare their teeth as a warning before attack; humans do so when snarling in anger or contempt.
The phrase often appears in descriptions of hostile confrontation: The dog greeted the intruder with bared teeth.
A forced smile that shows too much teeth can also be described this way, suggesting insincerity or barely contained hostility.
- snarlHostile vocal threat
- growlLow threatening sound
- fangsSharp piercing teeth
- show of forceIntimidating display of power
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
menace · aggressive · wolf · wild animal · threat · danger signal · smile · grin · feral · canine · pack behavior · alpha male · jaw · bite · hostile · predator · animal instinct · warning
- facial expressionssmiling, smile, grin, grinning, frown
- gesturesgesture, hand gestures, applause, hand raise, tap on shoulder
bared teethwarm smile
Affectionate facial expression
gentle smile · friendly face · serene expression · calm demeanor
bared teethsubmissive posture
Body position showing subordination
lowered gaze · bowed head · relaxed stance · open palms · cowering
bared teethclosed mouth
Lips pressed together
lips sealed · pursed lips · sealed lips · tight-lipped · clenched jaw
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