gnawing (at) (Meaning)

gnawing (at)

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

The guilt gnawing at her conscience drove her to confess her crime.
A persistent feeling of unease gnawed at her, leaving her restless and anxious.
The pain gnawing at his leg made walking unbearable.
Doubt gnawed at his resolve, causing him to question his beliefs.
The hunger gnawing at their stomachs made them search desperately for something to eat.
The fear gnawing at her mind made it impossible to sleep soundly.
The relentless criticism gnawed at her self-esteem, leaving her feeling worthless.
A sense of longing gnawed at her heart, reminding her of what she had lost.
The cold gnawed at her bones, making her shiver uncontrollably.
The weight of the secret gnawed at him, threatening to crush him beneath its burden.

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

getting (to), irking, hassling, harrying, agitating, aggravating, irritating,annoying, spiting, vexing

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The guilt gnawing at her conscience drove her to confess her crime.

A persistent feeling of unease gnawed at her, leaving her restless and anxious.

The pain gnawing at his leg made walking unbearable.

Doubt gnawed at his resolve, causing him to question his beliefs.