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Antonyms of Gnaw - Definitions, Sample Sentences, and Related Products

Definition:

Gnawing is to bite, chew, or nibble persistently. The antonyms of gnaw, however, are words that convey the opposite meaning of biting or chewing.

Antonyms:

• Snack: Snack is an antonym for gnaw when referring to consuming a small amount of food casually.
• Sip: Sip can be an antonym for gnaw when describing someone drinking liquid in small amounts.
• Gulp: Gulp is an antonym for gnaw when referring to swallowing food or drink hastily.
• Devour: Devour is an antonym for gnaw when describing eating something quickly and with great enthusiasm.

Sample Sentences:

1. He decided to snack on a few chips instead of gnawing on a bone.

2. She took a sip of her hot tea, enjoying its warmth instead of gnawing on a pencil.

3. The hungry toddler gulped down his milk in seconds, opting not to gnaw on his bottle.

4. The wolf had to devour his prey to satisfy his hunger, rather than gnawing on it gradually.

Related Products (Amazon search):

• Snacks
• Sip Drinking Straws
• Gulping Bowls
• Devour Cookbook