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Definition of gnashing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
teethRare act of grinding teeth in anger or painRare
- The gnashing of teeth was heard during the argument.
2.
emotionRare expression of intense frustration or angerRare
- There was much gnashing over the new policy.
Adjective
1.
emotionalRare showing intense anger or frustrationRare
- His gnashing expression revealed his true feelings.
2.
physicalRare characterized by grinding or clashingRare
- The gnashing gears made a terrible noise.
Expressions with gnashing
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deep sorrow or regret shown dramatically
There was gnashing of teeth at the funeral.
Origin of gnashing
Old English, gnæstan (to grind teeth)
Examples of gnashing in a sentence
Gnashing echoed through the tense courtroom. Her gnashing was evident when she lost the game. The gnashing in the office was palpable after the announcement. Her gnashing demeanor scared everyone in the room. The gnashing look in his eyes was unmistakable. The gnashing teeth of the monster were terrifying.
His gnashing jaws were a sign of his anger.
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- French:grincement, furieux, ...
- German:Zähneknirschen, wütend, ...
- Italian:stridore, furente, ...
- Spanish:rechinar de dientes, colérico, ...
- Portuguese:ranger, raivoso, ...
- Chinese:磨牙, 咬牙切齿的, ...
- Japanese:歯ぎしり, 歯ぎしりする, ...
- Arabic:صَرِير أَسْنَان, غَاضِب, ...
- Hebrew:חֲרִיקַת שִׁנַּיִם, זוֹעֵם, ...
- Russian:скрежет зубов, гневный, ...
- Ukrainian:скреготіння, зубовний, ...
- Hindi:दांत पीसना, क्रोधित, ...
Definition of gnash - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
teethRare quick snap of teethRare
- The dog gave a gnash and growled.
Verb
1.
behaviorRare grind teeth in pain or angerRare
- He began to gnash his teeth in frustration.
2.
violenceRare clash together violentlyRare
- The gears gnash as the machine starts.
Expressions with gnash
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clench and rub teeth together, showing anger, frustration or distress
He gnashed his teeth when the judge announced the verdict.
show strong anger or despair by grinding the teeth together hard
He could only gnash his teeth in helpless frustration.
Origin of gnash
Old English, gnast (to grind teeth)
Examples of gnash in a sentence
A sudden gnash startled the sleeping cat. She would gnash her teeth whenever she was upset. The pain made him gnash his teeth involuntarily. The waves gnash against the rocky shore. The branches gnash in the stormy wind.
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- French:claquement, claquer, ...
- German:Schnapp, knirschen, ...
- Italian:scatto di denti, digrignare, ...
- Spanish:chasquido, rechinar, ...
- Portuguese:estalo de dentes, ranger, ...
- Chinese:牙齿碰撞, 磨牙, ...
- Japanese:歯をカチッと鳴らすこと, 食いしばる, ...
- Arabic:عَضَّة سَرِيعَة, صرّ على أسنانه, ...
- Hebrew:נְשִׁיכָה, לִחְרוֹק, ...
- Russian:щелчок зубами, скрежетать, ...
- Ukrainian:клац, скреготати зубами, ...
- Hindi:काट, दांत पीसना, ...
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