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Munch

To chew with a grinding, crunching sound, as a beast chews provender; to chew deliberately or in large mouthfuls.

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Broader term 6

Bite 76% connected

To seize with the teeth, so that they enter or nip the thing seized; to lacerate, crush, or wound with the teeth; as, to bite an apple; to bite a cru…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Chew 76% connected

To bite and grind with the teeth; to masticate.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Chomp 76% connected

To chew loudly and greedily; to champ.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jaw 76% connected

One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Manducate 76% connected

To masticate; to chew; to eat.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Masticate 76% connected

To grind or crush with, or as with, the teeth and prepare for swallowing and digestion; to chew; as, to masticate food.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Muncher 74% connected

One who munches.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Muncher 74% connected

One who munches.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Crunch 92% connected

To chew with force and noise; to craunch.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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