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Synonyms for hunger

hunger for or after something or someone

Synonyms

  • want
  • desire
  • crave
  • hope for
  • long for
  • wish for
  • yearn for
  • pine for
  • hanker after
  • ache for
  • thirst after
  • itch after
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Synonyms for hunger

a desire for food or drink

a strong wanting of what promises enjoyment or pleasure

to have a greedy, obsessive desire

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Synonyms for hunger

strong desire for something (not food or drink)

feel the need to eat

Related Words

have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

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be hungry

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