Synonyms of gritted

gritted

verb

past tense of grit

as in scraped

to press or strike against or together so as to make a scraping sound

the crash victim gritted his teeth as a way of coping with the pain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scraped
• scratched
• ground
• crunched
• gnashed
• creaked
• groaned
• grated
• whined
• moaned
• scrunched
• clashed
• rasped
• collided
• jarred
• jangled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gritted

Both of these teams are elite and gritted through losses in the College World Series to get to these finals. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 June 2026

Govel even gritted through a nasty stinger on a comebacker in the bottom of the fourth. — Jack Vita, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026

Govel even gritted through a nasty stinger on a comebacker in the bottom of the fourth inning. — Jack Vita, Oc Register, 23 May 2026

The 6-foot-6, 260-pound Westlake graduate missed just one game earlier this season but gritted his way through an undisclosed injury. — Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 12 Nov. 2025

The Carolina Panthers gritted out a 13-6 win over the New York Jets on the road thanks to a two-interception day from Jaycee Horn, a turnover-free performance from the offense and a close-to-flawless day on special teams. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025