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frown
[sostantivo]

an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

sguardo accigliato

sguardo accigliato

Ex: Seeing her sister 's sad frown, she knew something was troubling her and offered a comforting hug .Vedendo il **trucco** triste di sua sorella, capì che qualcosa la turbava e le offrì un abbraccio confortante.
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glare
[sostantivo]

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

abbagliamento

abbagliamento

Ex: His glare conveyed his disapproval of their behavior .Il suo **sguardo fulminante** ha trasmesso la sua disapprovazione del loro comportamento.
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grimace
[sostantivo]

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

smorfia

smorfia

Ex: Upon seeing the offensive graffiti , a look of grimace crossed his face .Vedendo il graffito offensivo, un'espressione di **smorfia** gli attraversò il volto.
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long face
[sostantivo]

a disappointed or sad facial expression

muso lungo

muso lungo

Ex: When I told her we had to cancel our plans , she could n't hide her long face, clearly disappointed by the sudden change of events .Quando le ho detto che dovevamo cancellare i nostri piani, non poteva nascondere la sua **faccia lunga**, chiaramente delusa dal improvviso cambiamento degli eventi.
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scowl
[sostantivo]

a sullen or angry frown signifying displeasure

sguardo torvo

sguardo torvo

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side-eye
[sostantivo]

a sidelong glance or look given to someone, often indicating suspicion, disapproval, or contempt

occhiataccia, sguardo di traverso

occhiataccia, sguardo di traverso

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wink
[sostantivo]

the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.

strizzata d’occhio

strizzata d’occhio

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blush
[sostantivo]

the rush of blood to the face signifying embarrassment, modesty or confusion

rossore

rossore

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flushed
[aggettivo]

describing a face that appears reddened or warm, often due to emotions, physical exertion, or heat

arrossato, arrossito

arrossato, arrossito

Ex: The romantic scene left her with a flushed face , revealing her excitement and happiness .La scena romantica le ha lasciato il viso **arrossato**, rivelando la sua eccitazione e felicità.
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to glow
[Verbo]

(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

splendere

splendere

Ex: Even during the toughest boot camp sessions , her face glowed with determination and focus .Anche durante le sessioni di boot camp più dure, il suo viso **splendeva** di determinazione e concentrazione.
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to pale
[Verbo]

to become pale, typically due to a sudden change in physical or emotional state, such as fear, shock, or illness

impallidire, diventare pallido

impallidire, diventare pallido

Ex: The sudden realization made him pale, and he had to sit down to steady himself.L'improvvisa realizzazione lo fece **impallidire**, e dovette sedersi per stabilizzarsi.
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to crease
[Verbo]

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

piegare, stropicciare

piegare, stropicciare

Ex: He carefully folded the letter , trying not to crease it too much , but it still ended up with visible lines .Piegò con cura la lettera, cercando di non **sgualcirla** troppo, ma finì comunque con delle linee visibili.
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to crumple
[Verbo]

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

raggrinzire, corrugare

raggrinzire, corrugare

Ex: Years of laughter and sun exposure had caused her once-smooth skin to crumple with fine lines .Anni di risate e esposizione al sole avevano fatto **raggrinzire** la sua pelle un tempo liscia con sottili linee.
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to furrow
[Verbo]

to cause wrinkles or lines to appear on the skin as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration

solcare, corrugare

solcare, corrugare

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to bug out
[Verbo]

to suddenly widen one's eyes in a startled or surprised expression, often giving the impression of bulging or protruding eyes

sbarrare gli occhi, avere gli occhi fuori dalle orbite

sbarrare gli occhi, avere gli occhi fuori dalle orbite

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to glower
[Verbo]

to look or stare at someone angrily

guardare in cagnesco

guardare in cagnesco

Ex: The boss glowered at the employees who were late for the meeting .Il capo **guardò torvo** i dipendenti che erano in ritardo alla riunione.
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to grimace
[Verbo]

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

fare smorfie

fare smorfie

Ex: The student could n't hide his disgust and grimaced when he saw the grade on his test .
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to lower
[Verbo]

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

abbassare, chinare

abbassare, chinare

Ex: As the argument escalated , their voices grew louder , and they each lowered, exchanging fierce glances .Mentre la discussione si intensificava, le loro voci diventavano più alte, e ognuno **abbassava** lo sguardo, scambiandosi sguardi feroci.
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to pout
[Verbo]

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

broncio

broncio

Ex: Unhappy about the decision , she pouted and crossed her arms .Insoddisfatta della decisione, fece il **broncio** e incrociò le braccia.
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to purse
[Verbo]

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

increspare

increspare

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to scowl
[Verbo]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

guardare di traverso

guardare di traverso

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to sulk
[Verbo]

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

avvilirsi

avvilirsi

Ex: He sulked for hours over the missed opportunity .Lui ha **tenuto il broncio** per ore a causa dell'opportunità mancata.
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to wince
[Verbo]

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

sussultare

sussultare

Ex: She tried to hide her wince when she accidentally bumped into the doorframe.Ha cercato di nascondere la sua **smorfia** quando ha accidentalmente urtato contro lo stipite della porta.
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smile
[sostantivo]

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sorriso

sorriso

Ex: The couple exchanged loving smiles as they danced together .La coppia si scambiò **sorrisi** amorosi mentre ballavano insieme.
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grin
[sostantivo]

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

sorriso

sorriso

Ex: The little boy had a cheeky grin as he sneaked the last cookie .
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beam
[sostantivo]

a wide and joyful smile

sorriso

sorriso

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sneer
[sostantivo]

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

ghigno

ghigno

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smirk
[sostantivo]

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

risolino ironico

risolino ironico

Ex: He tried to hide his smirk, but it was obvious he was pleased with himself .Cercò di nascondere il suo **sorrisetto**, ma era ovvio che fosse soddisfatto di sé.
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simper
[sostantivo]

a smug, coy, or artificially timid smile

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bleak
[aggettivo]

(of a person) having a cold and unwelcoming appearance, often indicating emotional distance or disapproval

cupo, freddo

cupo, freddo

Ex: She could tell by his bleak look that he was upset but unwilling to share why .Poteva capire dal suo sguardo **freddo** che era turbato ma non disposto a condividere il perché.
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glazed
[aggettivo]

(of eyes or facial expression) lacking interest and showing no emotion

vetri

vetri

Ex: Her glazed eyes showed she was disconnected from the conversation .I suoi occhi **vitrei** mostravano che era disconnessa dalla conversazione.
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wry
[aggettivo]

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ironico, storto

ironico, storto

Ex: His wry expression showed he wasn’t taking the situation too seriously.La sua espressione **storta** mostrava che non stava prendendo la situazione troppo sul serio.
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worried
[aggettivo]

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

preoccupato

preoccupato

Ex: He was worried about his job security , feeling uneasy about the company 's recent layoffs .Era **preoccupato** per la sicurezza del suo lavoro, sentendosi a disagio per i recenti licenziamenti dell'azienda.
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wild-eyed
[aggettivo]

describing a person who looks frightened or crazy due to their unfocused gaze

dagli occhi pazzi, con lo sguardo perso

dagli occhi pazzi, con lo sguardo perso

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unblinking
[aggettivo]

not blinking one's eyes, often indicating intense concentration, focus, or a lack of emotion

fisso, imperturbabile

fisso, imperturbabile

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wince
[sostantivo]

a brief facial expression that reveals sudden pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

sobbalzo

sobbalzo

Ex: The bitter medicine made him give a sharp wince.
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to beam
[Verbo]

to show an emotion with a joyful smile

sorridere radiosamente

sorridere radiosamente

Ex: The couple beamed excitement as they welcomed their first child into the world .La coppia **splendeva** di gioia mentre accoglieva il loro primo figlio nel mondo.
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to sneer
[Verbo]

to smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

ghignare

ghignare

Ex: He sneered as he walked past , clearly unimpressed by the exhibition .**Sogghignò** mentre passava, chiaramente non impressionato dalla mostra.
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to smirk
[Verbo]

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

ridere con aria furba

ridere con aria furba

Ex: The villain in the movie smirked as his evil plot unfolded .
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