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gnawer

noun

Definition of gnawernext
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying like a dog who won't let go of a bone, that gnawer in the backseat wouldn't quit mentioning that I had made a wrong turn and gotten us lost

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnawer
  1. nuisance
  2. annoyance
  3. pest
  4. tease
Noun
  • The pest has also become a nuisance for residents in communities near mushroom farms.
    — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Oliver played a massive snap share and did a lot of little things to help free up his teammates, while continuing to be a nuisance in one-on-ones.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • Unlike regular streamers where constant ads and endless choices have become an annoyance, FAST services like Tubi, Roku, and Pluto TV keep things relatively simple.
    — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Patience is the ability to remain calm and accept delays, difficulties, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • This could include repairs, mold, pests, elevators, lead, trash and public safety.
    — Aziza Shuler, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The fly population explosion is due to warm, humid weather and westerly winds that have pushed the pests out of the marshes, experts say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of pest
Noun
  • Aside from stray showers, most of Tuesday teases with sunny skies and drier air.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Much like a handful of Packers losses last season, this one began with a tease.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of tease
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“Gnawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawer. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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