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What is another word for Bite? – 150 Bite Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    nip chew gnaw crunch munch snap crack chomp grind crush nibble peck scratch scrape claw grip seize clutch grab hold squeeze pinch tweak dent bruise mark scar wound hurt injure damage harm impair mar spoil bite off bite back bite down

    Meaning of Bite

    The primary meaning of the word "bite" is to cut or wound with teeth.

    Definitions

    • To cut or wound with teeth
    • * To grip or seize something firmly with the teeth
    • * A wound or cut made by teeth
    • * A sharp or bitter quality

    Etymology of Bite

    The word "bite" has its roots in Old English "bītan", which is also related to Old Norse "bīta" and Old High German "bīzan"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe the act of cutting or wounding with teeth

    Example Uses

    • The dog will bite if it feels threatened
    • * She took a big bite of the sandwich
    • * The insect bite left a red mark on my skin

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    release let go loose free untie unfasten open unwind relax calm soothe heal mend repair restore cure alleviate mitigate assuage placate appease gentle kind lenient soft mild moderate temperate

    Related Nouns

    tooth teeth jaw mouth gum tongue lip cheek face head wound cut mark scar bruise dent scratch scrape claw grip seizure clutch grasp hold squeeze pinch

    Related Verbs

    chew gnaw crunch munch snap crack chomp grind crush nibble peck scratch scrape claw grip seize clutch grab hold squeeze pinch tweak dent bruise mark scar wound hurt injure damage

    Related Adjectives

    sharp bitter sour acid caustic corrosive abrasive rough coarse harsh severe intense extreme fierce violent aggressive hostile painful sore tender sensitive delicate gentle kind soft mild moderate temperate