gnaw

C1
Pronunciation
/nɔː/
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To bite something persistently, especially something tough.

Example Sentences
  • The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two.
2 Definition

To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

Example Sentences
  • Her comment gnawed at me all day and I couldn't think about anything else.
3 Definition

To corrode; to fret away; to waste.