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chewing

verb , present participle of chew

Synonyms and Antonyms of chewing

to crush or grind with the teeth

please chew your food thoroughly so you don't choke

Synonyms of chewing

biting (on), champing, chawing, chomping (on), crunching (on), gnawing (on), masticating, nibbling

Words Related to chewing

munching, noshing, snacking

consuming, eating, ingesting, swallowing

bolting, devouring, gobbling (up or down), gorging, gulping, scarfing, scoffing, snacking, wolfing

nipping, pecking (at), picking (at)

gumming, mumbling

Phrases Synonymous with chewing

sinking one's teeth into

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