Synonyms of gnawed

gnawed

verb

past tense of gnaw

as in eroded

to consume or wear away gradually

time has gnawed that author's reputation to the point where he rates little more than a footnote

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eroded
• ate
• destroyed
• nibbled
• corroded
• bit (at)
• decomposed
• ruined
• fretted
• dissolved
• disintegrated
• wrecked
• wasted
• devastated
• decimated
• broke up
• broke down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restored
• renewed
• revived
• refreshed
• regenerated
• freshened
• recreated
• revitalized
• rejuvenated
• refreshened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gnawed

Wild animals had gnawed through the pressurized canisters, releasing the chemicals inside. — Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026

The lengthy posts are the latest development in the long-standing family feud that has gnawed away at the Beckhams’ attempts to project a perfect family life. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026

That’s gnawed-on, as in rodents. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025

Unfortunately, the wasps had already gnawed much of it, but that is not necessarily a bad sign. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025

There were gnaw marks on a chocolate bar on the floor, and a bag of peanuts under the hard candy shelf had been gnawed open. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025

The baby gnawed on the wood posts. — Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025