hunger

noun

  1. 1

    strong desire for something (not food or drink)

    a thirst for knowledge

    hunger for affection

  2. 2

    a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

verb

  1. 1

    be hungry; go without food

    Let's eat--I'm starving!

  2. 2

    have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

  3. 3

    feel the need to eat

Synonyms

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