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HUNGERING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hungering.

Hungering - as a noun

A physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hungriness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
drive
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strong desire for something (not food or drink)

Example: "A thirst for knowledge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hungrinessthirstthirstiness

Hungering - as a verb

Feel the need to eat

Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cravestarvethirst

Be hungry; go without food

Example: "Let's eat--i'm starving!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
famishstarve

Example Sentences

"The hungering dog begged for scraps at the dinner table."
"The hungering child eagerly devoured the slice of pizza."
"She could feel her hungering stomach rumbling as she walked past the bakery."
"The hungering crowd rushed towards the food truck as it arrived."
"He stared at the hungering wolves with fear in his eyes."
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Word Game Points

Is HUNGERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hungering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HUNGERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is HUNGERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hungering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HUNGERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is HUNGERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hungering is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HUNGERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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