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GNAWING Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word gnawing. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gnawing. (close relations)
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gnawgnawed

Best Alternative Words for GNAWING

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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 GNAWING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for gnawing, 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 ERODE

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