Synonyms of chaw

chaw

verb

ˈchȯ 

as in to chew

to crush or grind with the teeth

the farmer was intently chawing a carrot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chew
• masticate
• eat
• bite (on)
• nibble
• chomp (on)
• crunch (on)
• gnaw (on)
• champ
• munch
• snack
• consume
• swallow
• ruminate
• sink one's teeth into
• nosh
• gulp
• wolf
• scoff
• devour
• gum
• pick (at)
• ingest
• gobble (up or down)
• mumble
• scarf
• peck (at)
• gorge
• nip
• bolt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chaw

In cooler months, a hadrosaur might chaw rotten logs to get their daily fiber—with mushrooms and insects adding a little protein to the mix. — Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022