Gnaw Meaning, Definitions, Synonyms & Antonyms - Vocabopedia

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Gnaw [naw]

VERB

VERB

To bite on persistently.
To cause corrosion.
Cause persistent distress.

Example

"Rashmi gnawed on his fingernails."

"The acidic liquid gnaws on the metal."

Synonyms

Chew, Bite, Nibble, Munch, Nag, Plague, Torment, Distress

Antonyms

Build, Construct, Rebuild, Aid, Assuage, Soothe