gnash
Grind in frustration
To gnash is to grind or strike the teeth together, typically in anger or frustration.
The word appears most often in the phrase gnashing of teeth, suggesting anguish or rage: There was much wailing and gnashing of teeth when the decision was announced.
Someone might gnash their teeth while sleeping or in response to pain.
Squeeze tightly shut
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- jawBone holding teeth
- molarsRear crushing teeth
- bitePierce with teeth
dental · enamel · bruxism · mandible · incisors · wear · damage · nightguard
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- seetheBoil with quiet rage
- grindingMolar action sometimes
clench · grit · bare · snarl · frustration · resentment · hostility · indignation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
- annoyanceState of being bothered
desperation · helplessness · dismay · chagrin · pique · discontent · disgruntlement · peevishness
clench
Squeeze tightly shut
bite · dental · enamel · bruxism · mandible · incisors · wear · damage · nightguard · TMJ
rage
Intense, violent anger
grinding · clench · grit · bare · snarl · frustration · resentment · hostility · indignation · outrage
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- impatienceIntolerance of delay
annoyance · desperation · helplessness · dismay · chagrin · pique · discontent · disgruntlement · peevishness · vexation
suffering
Sustained experience of distress
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
- agonyExtreme physical or emotional pain
- despairTotal absence of hope
grief · wailing · lamentation · distress · misery · pain · weeping · mourning · tribulation · affliction
- gnashing of teethJaw-clenching in anguish