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gnawing

/ˈnɔːwɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gnawing mean?

verb

causing a feeling of persistent worry or anxiety, or a persistent and often unpleasant feeling of hunger.

Example

"The gnawing feeling in her stomach made her realize she was hungry."

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