Synonyms of craving
17 similar words
Another word for craving is urge. Other synonyms of craving are thirst, yen, hankering and appetency.
Synonyms and similar words for craving
nounA strong desire; yearning.
- thirstA sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by...
- ache
- appetencyStrong desire; craving; powerful instinct.
- appetite figuratively
- hankeringA strong, restless desire, longing, or mental inclination.
- hunger figuratively
- impulse
- itch
- jones US, slangAn addiction or intense craving.
- lickerish
- longing
- urgeA strong desire to do something.
- yearning
- yenA strong desire, urge, or yearning.
- letch archaic
- lust archaic
- pining archaicThe act of one who pines.
Meaning of craving
- noun A strong desire; yearning.
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