grimaced
Made pained expression
Grimaced is the past tense of grimace—to twist the face in response to pain, disgust, or displeasure.
A grimace is involuntary or exaggerated, distinct from a frown: She grimaced at the bitter taste.
He grimaced as the needle went in.
Reflexive recoil from distress
- flinchInvoluntary retreat from threat
- twingeBrief, sharp sensation
- achePersistent dull discomfort
- throbBeat with intensity
sting · cramp · soreness · agony · spasm · suffering · sharp · burning
Reflexive recoil from distress
- squirmTwist from discomfort
- fidgetRestless small movements
- tenseStrained or nervous
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
uneasy · cringe · flinch · shift · strain · restless · edgy · pained
Angry facial expression
- frownDisapproving facial expression
- glowerStare with displeasure
- sneerScornful expression
- glareFierce stare or brightness
snarl · pout · furrow · brood · sulk · disapproval · annoyance · irritation
Intense physical disgust
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
- distasteMild aversion or dislike
repugnance · gagging · queasiness · squeamishness · sickened · grossed · recoil · shudder
wince
Reflexive recoil from distress
throb · sting · cramp · soreness · agony · spasm · suffering · sharp · burning · tenderness
wince
Reflexive recoil from distress
awkward · uneasy · cringe · flinch · shift · strain · restless · edgy · pained · strained
scowl
Angry facial expression
glare · snarl · pout · furrow · brood · sulk · disapproval · annoyance · irritation · disdain
revulsion
Intense physical disgust
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
- repulsionDisgust or pushing-away force
- loathingIntense, settled disgust
distaste · repugnance · gagging · queasiness · squeamishness · sickened · grossed · recoil · shudder · wrinkle
twisted
Wound around itself
contort · wrinkle · crumple · pucker · pinch · clench · tighten · strain · distorted · pulled