Grade 8

gnawing

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(gnaw-ing) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. causing persistent worry or pain.

Example Sentence

His hamster was gnawing on my sock!

More Example Sentences

His gnawing doubts kept him awake.

Synonyms

biting; aching; troubling

Antonyms

comforting; soothing; relieving

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Rhymes

  • cawing
  • clawing
  • drawing
  • gnawing
  • hawing
  • lawing
  • pawing
  • sawing
  • thawing

  • redrawing
  • withdrawing
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