gnashed
Clenched and grated
Gnashed is the past tense of gnash, meaning to grind or strike the teeth together, typically from rage, frustration, or anguish.
The phrase gnashing of teeth appears in biblical contexts describing torment or despair.
He gnashed his teeth in fury when he heard the verdict.
Molar action sometimes
- clenchingSqueezing tightly shut
- jawBone holding teeth
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- molarsRear crushing teeth
enamel · bite · tension · stress · TMJ · mouthguard · nighttime · unconscious
Extreme physical or emotional pain
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
- despairTotal absence of hope
grief · woe · sorrow · lamentation · wailing · agonized · writhing · tortured
Intense, violent anger
- furyIntense violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- seethingIntensely, quietly enraged
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
enraged · infuriated · ire · temper · hostility · indignation · snarling · fuming
Intense weary annoyance
- helplessnessLacking ability to cope
- defeatVictory over another
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- discouragementLoss of confidence
dismay · impotence · irritation · vexation · discontent · displeasure · bitterness · thwarted
grinding
Molar action sometimes
molars · enamel · bite · tension · stress · TMJ · mouthguard · nighttime · unconscious · wear
agony
Extreme physical or emotional pain
- tormentSevere prolonged suffering
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- distressSevere anxiety or suffering
despair · grief · woe · sorrow · lamentation · wailing · agonized · writhing · tortured · misery
rage
Intense, violent anger
livid · enraged · infuriated · ire · temper · hostility · indignation · snarling · fuming · bristling
exasperation
Intense weary annoyance
- helplessnessLacking ability to cope
- defeatVictory over another
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
discouragement · dismay · impotence · irritation · vexation · discontent · displeasure · bitterness · thwarted · stymied
- gnashing of teethJaw-clenching in anguish