eat at

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (phrasal verb) : * To cause persistent worry, distress, or guilt; to gnaw at or erode something (often abstract) : "Eat at" describes the action of something, typically a negative thought, feeling, or situation, gradually and persistently troubling a person or diminishing a quality like confidence or peace of mind. Usage and Examples Usage : This phrasal verb is transitive and i...