Synonyms of gnash

gnash

verb

ˈnash 

as in to grit

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

dogs gnashing their teeth

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grit
• scrape
• scratch
• crunch
• grind
• creak
• grate
• whine
• groan
• moan
• scrunch
• clash
• collide
• jar
• rasp
• jangle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gnash

There was plenty of teeth-gnashing when Cubs President Jed Hoyer sent Owen Caissie to the Miami Marlins in the Edward Cabrera trade. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Last fall’s announcement that Amazon’s Prime Video platform would be teeing up four hours of exclusive coverage of the Masters was met with a predictable show of teeth-gnashing truculence, because how dare the Augusta brass entrust a new carveout to a digital interloper? — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026

In response, traditionalists have gnashed their teeth and complained that the dark essence of the music has been lost. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026

With goat horns, gnashing teeth and a long tongue to taste one's sins, Krampus is nothing short of horrifying. — Deena Prichep, NPR, 8 Dec. 2025