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GNAWING

(verb, noun, adj.)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Gnawing.

Gnawing - as a verb

Bite or chew on with the teeth

Example: "Gnaw an old cracker"

Become ground down or deteriorate

Example: "Her confidence eroded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eat aterodegnaw atwear away

Gnawing - as a noun

The process by which something is gnawed.

Example: "The gnawings of mice"

A sensation of being gnawed.

Gnawing - as an adjective

(of pain or hunger) severe or intense

Example Sentences

"The gnawing pain in his stomach kept him awake all night."
"She couldn't focus on her work due to the gnawing worry about her children."
"The gnawing hunger made him grab a snack from the fridge."
"The gnawing sensation in his tooth told him it was time to see the dentist."
"Despite her accomplishments, there was a gnawing feeling of emptiness inside her."
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Word Game Points

Is GNAWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gnawing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GNAWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is GNAWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gnawing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GNAWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is GNAWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gnawing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GNAWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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