Meaning & use
gnawed
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Bit at or chewed on something persistently, especially to wear it away.
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The mouse gnawed a hole through the corner of the cardboard box.
Guilt gnawed at her conscience for days after the lie.
A note on using this word
Beyond its literal sense, "gnawed" is often used figuratively for a feeling, like doubt or worry, that persistently troubles someone.
Words with a similar meaning
chewednibbled
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