GNAWER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

gnawer

noun

Definition of gnawer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gnawer

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

The plant is not prone to problems with pests or diseases, and the basal foliage should remain fresh until spring.

— Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 22 Sep. 2026
Today, there are around 350 adult black robins living on two pest-free nature reserve islands, a recovery that helped put New Zealand conservation efforts on the international map.

— Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pest

Noun

After its pilot tease, Lanterns finally moves into 2026, while staying tethered to some part of its Manhunter mystery.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
Even in the age of algorithms, short attention spans and TikTok teases, Warren Buffett continued to profit with his patient bargain-hunting approach while offering folksy advice on investing and life.

— Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of tease

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

gnawed (on)

gnawer

gnawers

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Gnawer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gnawer. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of gnawer

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

bellwether

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Popular in Wordplay

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Back to School Vocabulary

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 25

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes