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chew

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Synonyms of chew

(Entry 1 of 2)

to crush or grind with the teeth

please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke

Synonyms for chew

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

Words Related to chew

ruminate

munch,
nosh,
snack

consume,
eat,
ingest,
swallow

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

nip,
peck (at),
pick (at)

gum,
mumble

Phrases Synonymous with chew

sink one's teeth into

chew

noun

Synonyms of chew (Entry 2 of 2)

as in bit, spot

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for chew

bit,
crumb,
dab,
dribble,
driblet,
fleck,
hint,
mote,
nubbin,
particle,
pinch,
scrap,
scruple,
shred,
smidgen
(also smidgeon or smidgin or smidge),
snip,
snippet,
speck,
spot,
sprinkling,
suspicion,
tittle,
touch,
trace

appetizer,
canapé,
hors d'oeuvre

dash,
drop

nosh,
snack

lap,
lick

collop,
medallion,
noisette

gulp,
swallow,
swig

bite,
morsel,
mouthful,
nibble,
nugget,
taste,
tidbit
(also titbit)

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chew

chewable

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“Chew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chew. Accessed 4 Oct. 2022.

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