gnash in a sentence

v. t.

📚 Grade Level: Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Definition

To gnash means to grind or strike one's teeth together, often in frustration or anger.

The dog began to gnash its teeth in frustration when it couldn't reach the toy.
As the argument escalated, I could see her gnashing her teeth in anger.
The actor portrayed a villain who would gnash his teeth in a fit of rage.
When the dentist mentioned a cavity, I could feel myself gnashing my teeth at the thought.
The children watched in horror as the creature began to gnash its jagged teeth.
The dog began to gnash its teeth in frustration as it watched the squirrel taunt it from a distance.
As the storm raged outside, she could only gnash her teeth in anger at the power outage ruining her plans.
He would often gnash his teeth in his sleep, a sign of the stress he carried throughout the day.
The villain in the story seemed to gnash his teeth with delight every time he thwarted the hero's plans.
She felt her emotions boiling over, causing her to gnash her teeth in silent fury during the meeting.