Gnaw

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used with object) 1.1 to bite or chew on, esp. persistently. 1.2 to wear away or remove by persistent biting or nibbling. 1.3 to form or make by so doing 1.4 to waste or wear away; corrode; erode. 1.5 to trouble or torment by constant annoyance, worry, etc.; vex; plague. 2 Verb (used without object) 2.1 to bite or chew persistently 2.2 to cause corrosion 2.3 to cause an effect resembling corrosion 3 Synonyms 3.1 verb

Verb (used with object)

to bite or chew on, esp. persistently.

to wear away or remove by persistent biting or nibbling.

to form or make by so doing

to gnaw a hole through the wall.

to waste or wear away; corrode; erode.

to trouble or torment by constant annoyance, worry, etc.; vex; plague.

Verb (used without object)

to bite or chew persistently

The spaniel gnawed happily on a bone.

to cause corrosion

The acid gnaws at the metal.

to cause an effect resembling corrosion

Her mistake gnawed at her conscience.

Synonyms

verb

champ , chaw , chomp , consume , corrode , crunch , devour , eat , eat away , erode , gum , masticate , munch , nibble , wear , annoy , bedevil , beleague , distress , eat at , fret , harass , harry , haunt , irritate , nag , pester , plague , prey on one’s mind , rankle , tease , trouble , wear down , gnash , wear away