masticate | Definition of masticate

Synonyms and Antonyms of masticate

to crush or grind with the teeth

mindlessly masticated peanuts while watching the baseball game on TV

Synonyms of masticate

bite (on), champ, chaw, chew, chomp (on), crunch (on), gnaw (on), nibble

Words Related to masticate

munch, nosh, snack

consume, eat, ingest, swallow

bolt, devour, gobble (up or down), gorge, gulp, scarf, scoff, snack, wolf

nip, peck (at), pick (at)

Phrases Synonymous with masticate

sink one's teeth into