To afflict or worry persistently: fear that constantly gnawed me.
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To bite, chew on, or erode with the teeth.
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To erode or diminish gradually as if by gnawing: waves gnawing the rocky shore.
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To produce by gnawing: gnaw a hole. See Synonyms at bite.
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verb-intransitive
To bite or chew persistently: The dog gnawed at the bone.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To cause erosion or gradual diminishment.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
To cause persistent worry or pain: Hunger gnawed at the prisoners.
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verb
To bite or chew on with the teeth.
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To wear away by persistent biting or nibbling .
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To make by .
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To be a source of vexation to .
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To affect like gnawing .
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