CRAVING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word craving. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CRAVING
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hunger | nounn | |||||||
noun • a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to eat • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • be hungry; go without food | ||||||||
thirst | nounn | |||||||
noun • a physiological need to drink • strong desire for something (not food or drink) verb • feel the need to drink • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for | ||||||||
appetite | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of craving something | ||||||||
desire | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state • an inclination to want things • something that is desired verb • feel or have a desire for; want strongly • expect and wish • express a desire for | ||||||||
longing | nounn | |||||||
noun • prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||||||||
urge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an instinctive motive • a strong restless desire verb • force or impel in an indicated direction • push for something • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts | ||||||||
yearning | nounn | |||||||
noun • prolonged unfulfilled desire or need | ||||||||
starve | verbv | |||||||
verb • be hungry; go without food • die of food deprivation • deprive of food • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • deprive of a necessity and cause suffering |