100 Examples of sentences containing the verb "gnaw"

Definition

Gnaw (verb): To bite or chew on something persistently, often resulting in gradual wear or damage. It can also refer to a persistent feeling of anxiety or worry.

Synonyms

• Chew
• Bite
• Gnash
• Grate
• Munch
• Nibble
• Chomp
• Erode

Antonyms

• Soothe
• Heal
• Mend
• Repair
• Fix

Examples

1. The dog began to gnaw on its favorite bone.
2. She felt a sense of anxiety gnaw at her throughout the day.
3. The mice would often gnaw through the wires in the attic.
4. He couldn't help but gnaw on his fingernails when he was nervous.
5. The children watched the rabbit gnaw at the carrots in the garden.
6. The constant worry began to gnaw at her peace of mind.
7. They found the old wooden furniture had been gnawed by termites.
8. The cat likes to gnaw on string whenever it gets the chance.
9. A sense of regret would often gnaw at him late at night.
10. The children tried to gnaw the candy bar into smaller pieces.
11. The persistent doubts began to gnaw at his confidence.
12. She heard the sound of something gnawing in the walls.
13. The beaver began to gnaw on the tree trunk to build its dam.
14. The thought of failure continued to gnaw at her thoughts.
15. He had a habit of gnawing on his pencil during meetings.
16. The old dog would gnaw at his toys until they fell apart.
17. Memories of that day would gnaw at him for years to come.
18. The rabbit spent hours gnawing on fresh greens.
19. The stress of the project began to gnaw away at her health.
20. She noticed the paint was gnawed away at the corners of the door.
21. The kids were told not to gnaw on their toys.
22. Anxiety can gnaw at your ability to focus.
23. He watched the squirrel gnaw on an acorn.
24. The worries of his job would often gnaw at his happiness.
25. The dog loved to gnaw at rawhide chews.
26. The children couldn't stop gnawing on their snacks during the movie.
27. The old fence was gnawed down by the persistent raccoons.
28. The feeling of guilt began to gnaw at her conscience.
29. She tried to ignore the gnawing sensation in her stomach.
30. The artist would often gnaw at a piece of wood for inspiration.
31. He could feel the anxiety gnaw at his peace of mind.
32. The rat had gnawed through the packaging to reach the food.
33. She would often gnaw on her lower lip when she was deep in thought.
34. The old leather chair had been gnawed by her puppy.
35. The insecurity started to gnaw at her self-esteem.
36. He decided to gnaw on a piece of gum to keep his mouth busy.
37. The persistent doubts seemed to gnaw away at his resolve.
38. The cat would often gnaw on the threads of the couch.
39. She noticed the paint was gnawed away by some animal.
40. The worry about the exam began to gnaw at him.
41. The children couldn't stop gnawing at their candy.
42. The wood was gnawed down to a stump by beavers.
43. The feeling of loneliness would often gnaw at her heart.
44. He tried to focus on work, but the thoughts continued to gnaw at him.
45. The rabbit was busy gnawing on a piece of lettuce.
46. Her anxiety would often gnaw at her during quiet moments.
47. The dog found a stick and began to gnaw it eagerly.
48. The memories of the past would sometimes gnaw at his mind.
49. The little girl loved to gnaw on her favorite toy.
50. The persistent sound of scratching made her feel like something was gnawing at the walls.
51. The cat was gnawing on a bone it had found outside.
52. The stress of the situation began to gnaw away at his patience.
53. She could feel the guilt gnaw at her heart after the argument.
54. He found it hard to concentrate as worries continued to gnaw at him.
55. The squirrel was busy gnawing on a nut it had collected.
56. The persistent feeling of dread began to gnaw at her happiness.
57. The puppy loved to gnaw on everything in sight.
58. She tried to ignore the gnawing feeling of hunger.
59. The old tree had been gnawed at by countless insects.
60. He would often gnaw on the edges of his notebook.
61. The sensation of unease began to gnaw at his mind.
62. The children took turns gnawing on the candy cane.
63. The old fence had been gnawed through by the rabbits.
64. Her worries would sometimes gnaw at her thoughts during the night.
65. The dog found a stick to gnaw on while they were out for a walk.
66. She felt a gnawing sense of regret after saying those words.
67. The beaver was busy gnawing on a tree branch.
68. The feeling of loss would often gnaw at him during quiet moments.
69. The cat liked to gnaw on the string of her toy mouse.
70. The old wooden door had been gnawed by the elements.
71. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was gnawing at him.
72. The children were always gnawing on snacks during the trip.
73. She felt her doubts gnaw at her confidence.
74. The rabbit was gnawing at the grass in the yard.
75. The worry about her health began to gnaw at her peace of mind.
76. The dog was happily gnawing on a new chew toy.
77. She tried to push the gnawing thoughts out of her head.
78. The persistent anxiety would often gnaw at his focus.
79. The child was gnawing on a piece of chocolate.
80. The old wood had been gnawed down by insects over time.
81. The nagging doubt would continue to gnaw at her thoughts.
82. He watched the dog gnaw on its favorite bone for hours.
83. The feeling of loneliness would sometimes gnaw at his spirit.
84. The old chair had been gnawed by the puppy.
85. She felt a gnawing urge to reach out and apologize.
86. The beaver was gnawing tirelessly at the tree.
87. The feeling of inadequacy began to gnaw at his self-worth.
88. The children were gnawing on the ends of their pencils.
89. She noticed the paint had been gnawed away by the dog's teeth.
90. The anxiety would sometimes gnaw at her during quiet moments.
91. The rat had gnawed a hole in the bag of food.
92. Her worries would often gnaw at her happiness.
93. He had a habit of gnawing on his sleeve when he was anxious.
94. The dog found something to gnaw on in the backyard.
95. The feeling of uncertainty would often gnaw at his mind.
96. She tried to focus, but her worries continued to gnaw at her.
97. The rabbit was happily gnawing on a carrot.
98. The sensation of guilt would sometimes gnaw at her.
99. The old tree had been gnawed down by beavers over the years.
100. The thought of letting her friends down began to gnaw at her conscience.