gnaw at Sentence Examples

  1. The relentless guilt gnawed at his conscience, haunting his every thought.
  2. Hunger gnawed at his stomach, sending sharp pains coursing through his body.
  3. The dog's sharp teeth gnawed on the bone, tearing it apart piece by piece.
  4. The constant criticism gnawed at her self-esteem, making her feel worthless.
  5. Curiosity gnawed at her mind, driving her to uncover the truth behind the mystery.
  6. The wound on his leg gnawed at his flesh, causing excruciating pain.
  7. The feeling of loneliness gnawed at his heart, leaving him isolated and longing for connection.
  8. Fear gnawed at the edges of her mind, threatening to consume her whole.
  9. The relentless passage of time gnawed away at her youth, leaving behind wrinkles and memories.
  10. The persistent nagging of his thoughts gnawed at his peace of mind, keeping him awake at night.

gnaw at Meaning

Wordnet

gnaw at (v)

become ground down or deteriorate

FAQs About the word gnaw at

become ground down or deteriorate

get (to), annoy,pain, harry, exact, harass, pressure, spite, irritate, pester

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The relentless guilt gnawed at his conscience, haunting his every thought.

Hunger gnawed at his stomach, sending sharp pains coursing through his body.

The dog's sharp teeth gnawed on the bone, tearing it apart piece by piece.

The constant criticism gnawed at her self-esteem, making her feel worthless.