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gnaw
nɔː
verb
gryźć
Also
obgryzaćdręczyć
Definition
To bite or chew on something persistently, often causing wear or damage, or to cause persistent worry or pain.
Examples
The dog began to gnaw on the bone with great enthusiasm.
Pies zaczął z wielkim entuzjazmem obgryzać kość.
A feeling of guilt began to gnaw at her conscience.
Poczucie winy zaczęło dręczyć jej sumienie.
Collocations
gnaw on a bonegnaw at someone's consciencegnaw away at
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