gnaw in French
gnaw in French is ronger, harceler, préoccuper — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.
gnaw in French
ronger
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
harceler
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
préoccuper
(intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
What does "gnaw" mean?
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verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
"The dog gnawed on the bone for hours."
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verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.
"Doubt gnawed at her all through the interview."
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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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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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