gnaw (at) Sentence Examples

  1. The guilt gnawed at his conscience like a persistent vermin.
  2. Hunger gnawed at her stomach, sending sharp pangs of discomfort.
  3. The lingering doubt gnawed at his mind, casting a shadow over his thoughts.
  4. The pain of loss gnawed at her heart, leaving an unyielding ache.
  5. The termites gnawed at the wooden beams, weakening the structure of the house.
  6. The constant nagging of the teacher gnawed at the students' patience.
  7. The fear of failure gnawed at his resolve, making him question his abilities.
  8. The relentless worry gnawed at her mind, depriving her of sleep and joy.
  9. The corrosive effects of envy gnawed at their friendship, eroding their bond.
  10. The memory of the betrayal gnawed at his soul, leaving an eternal scar.

gnaw (at) Meaning

gnaw (at)

to be a source of worry or concern to (someone)

FAQs About the word gnaw (at)

to be a source of worry or concern to (someone)

get (to), annoy, vex, aggravate,pain, exasperate, rile, agitate, harass, spite

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The guilt gnawed at his conscience like a persistent vermin.

Hunger gnawed at her stomach, sending sharp pangs of discomfort.

The lingering doubt gnawed at his mind, casting a shadow over his thoughts.

The pain of loss gnawed at her heart, leaving an unyielding ache.