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façade (n)
face (n)
face (v)
face danger (v)
face down (v)
face mask (n)
face-off (n)
face pack (n)
face-saving (adj)
face the music (v)
face to face (adv)
face-to-face (adj)
face up to (v)
faceless (adj)
facelift (n)
facelift (v)
facet (n)
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face-saving (adj)
Synonyms: dignified, diplomatic, tactical, tactful, restorative

Antonym: humiliating
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