hold with one's lips or teeth; grit one's teeth; clench one's teeth; press one's lips together; squeeze one's lips together; bite; get; hold in one's mouth

To insert something between the upper and lower lips or teeth and press it by bringing the parted lips or teeth together.

To put the parted upper and lower lips or teeth together.

To insert something between the upper and lower teeth and press it hard by putting the parted teeth together to the extent that it causes a wound.

For an insect like a mosquito or bedbug to bite the skin with the sharp tip of its snout.

(slang) To get something or someone that benefits oneself.

To make up for a damage of someone by giving money or by recovering the damage.

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물어뜯다

written language; octopus

culture

Culture Language

ask; inquire; interrogate; blame; criticize; hold someone accountable

wave

fish

hold with one's lips or teeth; grit one's teeth; clench one's teeth; press one's lips together; squeeze one's lips together; bite; get; hold in one's mouth; repay; recover

pay for; make up for; compensate; recover

bite; chew; sting; harass

ask; inquire; interrogate

many; numerous

beauty; C mark; average; mi

the United States

maze; labyrinth; confusion

in advance; ahead of time

being under; being below

smile

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To bite off something with teeth or beaks.

For an insect's proboscis such as a mosquito's, ants', etc., to sting.

물어뜯다

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