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Raregnawed
The correct spelling is gnawed.
How to pronounce gnawed
verb
Say it like: Naw-ed
The correct spelling is gnawed. To bite something persistently, especially something tough. For example: "The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two."
Usage Examples
“The dog gnawed the bone until it broke in two.”
“Her comment gnawed at me all day and I couldn't think about anything else.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
- 2.To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
- 3.To corrode; to fret away; to waste.
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