English Word · Advanced
facecrime
A facial expression considered unacceptable
Pronunciation: say facecrime
Meaning
In the context of George Orwell's '1984', a facial expression that reveals an improper thought or emotion.
Example
He knew that even a slight twitch of his lip could be interpreted as a facecrime by the Thought Police.
He knew that even a slight twitch of his lip could be interpreted as a facecrime by the Thought Police.
Practice tips
- Practice facecrime out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.