face
Head's front side
The front of the head, where sense organs are concentrated, is the face, and this meaning inspires all other uses of the word.
The expression you are wearing is your face: Put on a happy face.
Face distinguishes the front or visible part of objects: (clock face, cliff face).
The main uses of the verb face are spatial (a building that faces the square) or psychological: They do not seem ready to face their problems.
Side-facing outline
- bone structureSkeletal anatomy and arrangement
- cheekbonesFacial bones below eyes
- jawlineLower facial boundary
- visageFace or expression
countenance · physiognomy · oval · round · angular · chiseled · heart-shaped · features
Government-issued travel credential
- IDIdentity document abbreviation
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- profileSide-facing outline
- individualityUnique personal character
personality · self · mugshot · headshot · portrait · selfie · photo · visage
Pleased facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- scowlAngry facial expression
- smirkPleased, superior smile
grin · pout · sneer · wince · glare · blush · tears · laughter
Skin tone, appearance
- poreTiny dermal opening
- wrinkleSurface fold or crease
- freckleSmall pigmented skin spot
- blemishVisible flaw or mark
acne · dimple · mole · scar · crow's feet · laugh lines · age spots · peach fuzz
Outer portion
Body-based identity verification
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- securityProtection from threat
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
verification · scan · sensor · camera · database · deepfake · liveness · template
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
- mascaraLash-darkening cosmetic
eyeliner · lipstick · powder · primer · highlighter · contour · bronzer · eyeshadow
Face squarely, address directly
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
- meetCome into contact
- opposeAct against something
- braveShowing courage despite fear
challenge · defy · stand up to · square off · showdown · head-on · reckon with
Audacity or facial side
- jawBone holding teeth
- chinLowest facial protrusion
- foreheadFace above eyebrows
- noseOlfactory facial organ
eyebrow · eyelash · temple · nostril · lip · ear · earlobe · mouth
Facial reddening from emotion
- flushSame suit, five cards
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- tearTo pull apart
- twitchInvoluntary muscular jerk
clench · pucker · nuzzle · headbutt · slap · caress · stroke · wash
Intense positive emotion
- sadnessState of emotional pain
- angerIntense hostile emotion
- fearEmotional response to threat
- disgustIntense physical aversion
surprise · contempt · grief · elation · anxiety · empathy · envy · shame
Causing or meriting disgrace
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
profile
Side-facing outline
- bone structureSkeletal anatomy and arrangement
- cheekbonesFacial bones below eyes
- jawlineLower facial boundary
visage · countenance · physiognomy · oval · round · angular · chiseled · heart-shaped · features · complexion
passport
Government-issued travel credential
- IDIdentity document abbreviation
- identificationEstablishing who someone is
- profileSide-facing outline
individuality · personality · self · mugshot · headshot · portrait · selfie · photo · visage · likeness
smile
Pleased facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- grimaceTwisted expression of displeasure
- scowlAngry facial expression
smirk · grin · pout · sneer · wince · glare · blush · tears · laughter · gaze
complexion
Skin tone, appearance
blemish · acne · dimple · mole · scar · crow's feet · laugh lines · age spots · peach fuzz · beard
exterior
Outer portion
biometrics
Body-based identity verification
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- securityProtection from threat
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
algorithm · verification · scan · sensor · camera · database · deepfake · liveness · template · unlock
makeup
Products for beautifying faces
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- blushFacial reddening from emotion
- concealerCosmetic for hiding flaws
mascara · eyeliner · lipstick · powder · primer · highlighter · contour · bronzer · eyeshadow · gloss
confront
Face squarely, address directly
brave · challenge · defy · stand up to · square off · showdown · head-on · reckon with
cheek
Audacity or facial side
nose · eyebrow · eyelash · temple · nostril · lip · ear · earlobe · mouth · eye
blush
Facial reddening from emotion
twitch · clench · pucker · nuzzle · headbutt · slap · caress · stroke · wash · shave
joy
Intense positive emotion
disgust · surprise · contempt · grief · elation · anxiety · empathy · envy · shame · embarrassment
shameful
Causing or meriting disgrace
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- reputationCollective opinion of someone
- humiliationLoss of dignity
- face maskProtective facial covering
- face itCommand to accept truth
- face to faceIn someone's presence
- make a faceDistort expression deliberately
- face downChallenge directly, or inverted
- poker faceIntentionally expressionless look
surface, facing, faced, facet, faces, facial, deface, faceless, surfaces