GNAWED Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

gnawed

verb

past tense of gnaw

as in eroded

to consume or wear away gradually time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote

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Recent Examples of gnawed That’s gnawed-on, as in rodents. —

David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025 Unfortunately, the wasps had already gnawed much of it, but that is not necessarily a bad sign. —

Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025 There were gnaw marks on a chocolate bar on the floor, and a bag of peanuts under the hard candy shelf had been gnawed open. —

Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 The baby gnawed on the wood posts. —

Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025

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Some Minnesotans reacted with doubt and concern to Homan’s announcement Thursday, as many residents’ trust in law enforcement has been eroded by the killings of two residents, weeks of clashes and a troubled history of high-profile tragedies.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
The reaction has eroded support for ICE, which falls under the Department of Homeland Security, with Democrats threatening a government shutdown over funding the agency.

— Rick Jervis, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026