The gutsy soldier just silently grimaced.
Example: Ashley grimaced when she saw her grade on the math test. Dictionary definition: A facial expression that indicates disapproval or pain.
I stared into his eyes gloomily. He grimaced then struck me in the face.
The cab driver's face grimaced in repulsion to the scene of the accident.
The word grimaced is a verb. It is the past tense of grimace.
I grimaced upon reading the lack of grammar in this question. There was a grimace upon my face on reading this question.
"I grimace when I think about centipedes because anything that crawls gives me the creeps!"
Grimace is a noun and a verb. It just depends on how you use it. Noun form: The grimace of the refugees in the photograph reveals the pain of homelessness. Verb form: Most people grimace at the mere sound of the dentist's drill.
Frowned, grimaced.
scowl, frown
The neighbors had bought a new watchdog, and he grimaced fiercely as I walked by.
I can give you several sentences.He grimaced as his broken leg throbbed excruciatingly.She had an excruciatingly whiny voice.His writing was excruciatingly precise.