GNAWED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gnawed. (close relations)
Definition of GNAWED
Best Alternative Words for GNAWED
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bitten | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
chewed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
nibbled | verbv | |||||||
noun • a small byte • gentle biting verb • bite off very small pieces • bite gently • eat intermittently; take small bites of | ||||||||
erode | verbv | |||||||
verb • become ground down or deteriorate • remove soil or rock | ||||||||
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 |