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the front part of the head<the criminal hid his face from the news cameras as he slumped into the patrol car>Synonymscountenance, kisser [slang], mug, puss [slang], visageRelated Wordsappearance, features, lineaments, looks; expression, physiognomy
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a forward part or surface<the face of the store building has been altered many times over the years to meet changing tastes and needs>— see front 1
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a twisting of the facial features in disgust or disapproval<itʼs rude to make a face when your dinner hostess offers you broccoli>— see grimace
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an outer part or layer<a much-needed sandblasting revealed that the face of the old stone church is actual a pinkish granite>— see exterior
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facial appearance regarded as an indication of mood or feeling<a rainy day is no excuse for just moping around with a long face, so letʼs do something>— see look 1
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outward and often deceptive indication<on the face of it, the country went to war for noble reasons>— see appearance 2
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