phrasal verb

Gnaw at

Letter GInseparable

2Sections

Trouble, worry or annoy someone

Meanings

  • Trouble, worry or annoy someone (inseparable, International English)
  • Harm gradually (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • I know it was wrong and guilt has GNAWED AT me ever since I did it.
  • The government's dishonesty has GNAWED AT people's trust in politicians.

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