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gnaw

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of gnaw

to consume or wear away gradually

time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote

Synonyms of gnaw

bite (at), corrode, eat, erode, fret, nibble

Words Related to gnaw

break down, break up, decompose, disintegrate, dissolve

decimate, destroy, devastate, ruin, waste, wreck

Near Antonyms of gnaw

freshen, recreate, refresh, refreshen, regenerate, rejuvenate, renew, restore, revitalize, revive

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