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GNAWED Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word gnawed. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gnawed. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For GNAWED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gnawed, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
bite chew crumble decay dilapidate jaw manducate masticate
Phrases (1)
seize with teeth

Alternatives for BITTEN

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