gnashing Meaning & Definition
/ˈnæʃɪŋ/
What Does Gnashing Mean?
Gnashing is used as a noun meaning The action of something that is gnashed. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of gnash. As a verb, it means To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
Gnashing at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈnæʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | gnashings |
Gnashing Definition (Noun)
- The action of something that is gnashed.
gnashings of teeth
Gnashing as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of gnash
Verb
- To grind (one's teeth) in pain or in anger.
gnashing your teeth
- To grind between the teeth.
The dog was gnashing a carpet
- To run away.
Synonyms of Gnashing
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Gnashing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Gnashing
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Gnashing in a Sentence
gnashings of teeth
gnashing your teeth
The dog was gnashing a carpet
Word Forms & Grammar
gnashing (plural gnashings)
gnashing
Words That Rhyme With Gnashing
How to Pronounce Gnashing
Gnashing is pronounced //ˈnæʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.