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Another word for crunch

crunch* Synonyms

crunch*

n.

test, emergency, tight spot, economic squeeze; see crisis, difficulty 1.

crunch Synonyms

crunch

v.

munch, gnaw, chomp, masticate; see bite 1, chew.

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Another word for crunch

verb

To bite and grind with the teeth:
champ, chew, chomp, chump², crump, masticate, munch. (Regional) chaw. See mouth
To rub together noisily:
gnash, grind. See sounds

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The lettuce added crunch to the sandwich.
She heard the crunch of snow beneath boots.
She marveled at the soft crunch of gravel beneath her shoes.
He made an audible crunch when he jumped onto the snowy roof.
He paused when he heard footsteps crunch on the straw behind the fence.

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