Another word for face
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Noun
The front surface of the head
See also:A disposition of the facial features that conveys meaning, feeling, or mood
See also:A facial contortion indicating displeasure, disgust, or pain
See also:An outward appearance
See also:The level of credit or respect at which one is regarded by others
See also:The state or quality of being impudent or arrogantly self-confident
The forward outer surface of a building
See also:A deceptive outward appearance
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Verb
To confront boldly and courageously
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Another word for face
Noun
The front of the head
Facial expression
Bold or inconsiderate conduct
See also:Prestige
Appearance
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Verb
To confront conflict or trouble
See also:Antonyms:To put a face on a building
To look out on
Idioms:
fly-in-the-face-of
make-a-face
on-the-face-of-it
set one's face against
Synonym Study
- Physiognomy refers to the general cast of features, esp. when considered as characteristic of an ethnic group or as supposedly indicative of character the physiognomy of an honest man
- Visage refers to the form, proportions, and expression of the face, especially as indicative of general temperament a man of stern visage
- Countenance refers to the face as it reflects the emotions or feelings and is, hence, often applied to the facial expression his happy countenance
- Face is the basic, direct word for the front of the head
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