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gnaw in French

gnaw in French is ronger, harceler, préoccuper — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.

gnaw in French

ronger
verb
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
harceler
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
préoccuper
verb
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.

What does "gnaw" mean?

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
    "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
    "Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."

gnaw in a sentence

  • The dog gnawed on the bone for hours.
  • Mice had gnawed through the wiring in the attic.
  • Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "gnaw" in French?

"gnaw" in French is ronger, harceler, préoccuper. gnaw means: To bite or chew persistently on something tough.

How do you use "gnaw" in a sentence?

Example: "The dog gnawed on the bone for hours." In French, "gnaw" is ronger, harceler, préoccuper.

Are there other ways to say "gnaw" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "gnaw": ronger, harceler, préoccuper.

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