Synonyms for hunger

Synonyms for (noun) hunger

Synonyms: hunger, hungriness, thirst, thirstiness

Definition: strong desire for something (not food or drink)

Usage: a thirst for knowledge; hunger for affection

Similar words: desire

Definition: an inclination to want things

Usage: a man of many desires


Synonyms: hunger, hungriness

Definition: a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

Similar words: drive

Definition: a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire


Synonyms for (verb) hunger

Synonyms: starve, hunger, famish

Definition: be hungry; go without food

Usage: Let's eat--I'm starving!

Similar words: hurt, suffer

Definition: feel pain or be in pain


Synonyms: thirst, starve, lust, crave, hunger

Definition: have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Similar words: desire, want

Definition: feel or have a desire for; want strongly

Usage: I want to go home now; I want my own room


Synonyms: hunger

Definition: feel the need to eat

Similar words: hurt, ache, smart

Definition: be the source of pain


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