GNAW Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gnaw. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| erode | verbv | |||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||||
| bite | verbv | |||||
noun • a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person • a small amount of solid food; a mouthful • a painful wound caused by the thrust of an insect's stinger into skin • a light informal meal • (angling) an instance of a fish taking the bait • wit having a sharp and caustic quality • a strong odor or taste property • the act of gripping or chewing off with the teeth and jaws • a portion removed from the whole verb • to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws • cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort • penetrate or cut, as with a knife • deliver a sting to | ||||||
| chew | verbv | |||||
noun • a wad of something chewable as tobacco • biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow verb • chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth | ||||||
| corrode | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid • become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid | ||||||
| devour | verbv | |||||
verb • to consume • enjoy avidly • eat up completely, as with great appetite • eat greedily | ||||||
| masticate | verbv | |||||
verb • grind and knead • chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth | ||||||
| nibble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small byte • gentle biting verb • bite off very small pieces • bite gently • eat intermittently; take small bites of | ||||||
| eat at | verbv | |||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate | ||||||
| gnaw at | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate | ||||||
| wear away | verbv | |||||
verb • cut away in small pieces • diminish, as by friction • become ground down or deteriorate | ||||||
