Synonyms of EAT

verb

1. take in food; used of animals only

   • FEED8

2. worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way

   Also: eat on.

3. use up (resources or materials)

   • CONSUME11
   • DEPLETE10
   • EXHAUST17

   Also: eat up, use up, run through, wipe out.

4. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

   • CORRODE10
   • RUST4