Nibbled

The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedients, and by parts.

Benedito frowned as his billy goat nibbled at his shirt sleeve.

Benedito gave the kid a playful nudge with his nose as it nibbled on his beard.

Jackals nibbled on the carcass.

The goat nibbled on the fresh leaves of a tree.

The goat nibbled on leaves.

He nibbled a few bites and got up.