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chew

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of chew

to crush or grind with the teeth

please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke

Synonyms of chew

bite (on), champ, chaw, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), masticate, nibble

Words Related to chew

munch, nosh, snack

consume, eat, ingest, swallow

bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gorge, gulp, scarf, scoff, snack, wolf

nip, peck (at), pick (at)

Phrases Synonymous with chew

sink one's teeth into

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