Gnaw

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔː/

Gnaw (verb)

  1. To bite or chew something repeatedly, often causing damage.
  2. To cause someone to feel worried or anxious over time.

Examples

  • The dog will gnaw on the bone for hours.
  • The uncertainty will gnaw at her peace of mind.

Common collocations: gnaw on a bone, gnaw at something, gnaw at someone, gnaw away at confidence

Synonyms of Gnaw

Neutral

Antonyms of Gnaw

  • — to eject food from the mouth, opposite of consuming