making a face

The phrase “making a face” has 4 syllables: mak-ing a face

It's pronounced as /ˈmeɪ.kɪŋ ə feɪs/


What is synonym and antonym for making a face?

In the thesaurus, “making a face” has 25 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for making a face along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for making a face

  • contorting
  • deforming
  • frowning
  • gaping
  • gazing
  • glaring
  • glooming
  • glowering
  • grimacing
  • growling
  • louring
  • lowering
  • mouthing
  • mugging
  • ogling
  • pouting
  • pulling a face
  • scowling
  • simpering
  • smirking
  • snarling
  • sneering
  • staring
  • twisting
  • warping

Antonyms for making a face

  • beaming
  • grinning
  • smiling

Example Sentences

  • The child was making a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
  • She couldn't help making a face at the terrible joke he told.
  • Making a face during the photo shoot made everyone laugh.
  • He was making a face to express his disbelief at the news.
  • The comedian was great at making a face that matched his funny stories.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to making a face, such as: beaming, contorting, deforming, frowning, gaping, gazing, glaring.

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