bitten

/ˈbɪtən/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of bite, to pierce or wound with teeth, or to take a bite of

“She was bitten by a mosquito.”

2. noun

a wound caused by biting, or something that has been bitten

“The cat’s bitten ear was red and swollen.”

3. adjective

having been bitten

“The bitten fish was struggling to breathe.”

Synonyms

  • gnawed
  • munched
  • nipped

Antonyms

  • uninjured
  • untouched