GNAW Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

gnaw

verb

ˈnȯ

as in to erode

to consume or wear away gradually time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote

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Recent Examples of gnaw Despite receiving multiple reports this spring about a family with an absent mother and gnawing hunger, DCFS never opened a case, The Times’ Rebecca Ellis reports. —

Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024 For example, a baby teether can help soothe a fussy baby and still be fun for little ones to gnaw on. —

Maya Polton, Parents, 20 July 2024 Tyson, the 58-year-old heavyweight legend who retired nearly two decades ago, hobbled around the ring and gnawed his glove anxiously, only occasionally returning fire. —

Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024 In the marketplace, there’s an impressive array of plush toys with baguettes, French fries and hot dogs for your pets to gnaw on to their heart’s content. —

Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gnaw