gnash (verb)

1. As they leaned in for a passionate kiss, their teeth gnashed together in a burst of raw desire.

2. The modern building was designed with sleek lines and minimalist interiors that seemed to gnash against the traditional surroundings.

3. In Greek mythology, the fearsome monster known as the Chimera would gnash its teeth as it terrorized innocent villagers.

4. The haunting portrait depicted a tormented figure with gnashed teeth, conveying the anguish and pain the artist experienced.