15 English Synonyms for CHEW

Definition: 1. The act of biting.

There are 32 definitions of the word bite

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Definition: 1. (obsolete) The jaw, especially of an animal.

There are 2 definitions of the word chavel

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Definition: 1. The act of chomping (see below)

There are 4 definitions of the word chomp

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Definition: 1. To crush something, especially food, with a noisy crackling sound.

There are 17 definitions of the word crunch

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Definition: 1. (transitive) To chew (food).

There are 2 definitions of the word masticate

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Definition: 1. To move with much difficulty or friction; to grate.

There are 26 definitions of the word grind

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Definition: 1. (American spelling) Alternative spelling of pulverise.

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Definition: 1. A tear (in paper, etc.).

There are 36 definitions of the word rip

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Definition: 1. A fragment of something; a particle; a piece; also, a very small amount.

There are 8 definitions of the word shred

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Definition: 1. A hole or break caused by tearing.

There are 16 definitions of the word tear

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Definition: 1. To look at on all sides or in all its aspects; to view or consider with continued attention; to regard with deliberate care; to meditate on; to study, ponder, or consider.

There are 2 definitions of the word contemplate

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Definition: 1. (intransitive) To chew cud. (Said of ruminants.) Involves regurgitating partially digested food from the rumen.

There are 4 definitions of the word ruminate

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Definition: 1. (usually with over) To work (over) mentally; to cogitate; to ruminate.

There are 17 definitions of the word mull

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Definition: 1. An act of musing; a period of thoughtfulness.

There are 9 definitions of the word muse

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Definition: 1. To wonder, think of deeply.

There are 5 definitions of the word ponder

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