make a face
The phrase “make a face” has 3 syllables: make a face
It's pronounced as /meɪk ə feɪs/
What is synonym and antonym for make a face?
In the thesaurus, “make a face” has 46 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for make a face along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for make a face
- back off
- blanch
- blench
- contort
- cower
- cringe
- deform
- disapprove
- distort
- dodge
- duck
- flinch
- frown
- gape
- gaze
- glare
- gloom
- glower
- grimace
- growl
- jib
- look daggers at
- lour
- lower
- make a wry face
- misshape
- mouth
- mug
- ogle
- pout
- pull a face
- quail
- recoil
- scowl
- shrink
- shy
- simper
- smirk
- snarl
- sneer
- stare
- start
- swerve
- turn
- twist
- warp
Antonyms for make a face
- beam
- beautify
- face
- grin
- meet
- smile
Meanings of make a face
- verb
- To make a facial expression, often for humor, as a taunt, or to indicate distaste.
Example Sentences
- When offered the strange-looking dish, he couldn't help but make a face of disgust.
- Children often make a face when asked to eat vegetables they don't like.
- She tried to hide her disappointment, but her inability to make a face without showing her emotions gave her away.
- His attempt to make a face and imitate the character from the movie made everyone burst into laughter.
- Please don't make a face when I tell you the news, it's important to me.
On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to make a face, such as: back off, beam, beautify, blanch, blench, contort, cower.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.