gnaw in Portuguese
gnaw in Portuguese is roer, morder — gnaw means to bite or chew persistently on something tough.
gnaw in Portuguese
roer
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
morder
(ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
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 Portuguese?
"gnaw" in Portuguese is roer, morder. 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 Portuguese, "gnaw" is roer, morder.
Are there other ways to say "gnaw" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "gnaw": roer, morder.
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