GNAW (AT OR ON) Synonyms: 49 Similar Words

gnaw (at or on)

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Definition of gnaw (at or on)

as in to nibble (on)

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It has been used there for centuries as a home remedy, mostly in rural areas, where people chew the leaves or make them into tea.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
An unstimulated whole saliva flow test measures saliva production while a person is not eating or chewing.

— Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2026

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