grinding · tension · frustration · endurance · pain · biting · stubborn · resolve · stress · grimace · clench · bracing · strain · fury · enamel · lockjaw · perseverance · white-knuckled
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Related — clenched (Contracted with force); jaw (Bone holding teeth); determination (Firmness of purpose); anger · teeth · grinding · tension · frustration · endurance · pain · biting · stubborn · resolve
facial expression of emotiongritted teeth ≠ serene face Visage showing calm composure; laughing face · radiant glow
mode of endurancegritted teeth ≠ open arms Welcoming body language; going with the flow · path of least resistance
jaw/mouth physical stategritted teeth ≠ open mouth Parted lips, dropped jaw; dropped jaw · yawning
body reactions: sweating, blushing, shiver, goosebumps, twitch
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/gritted_teeth