thirst for

VERB

covet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crave envy lust after

STRONG

begrudge choose fancy want

WEAK

aspire to desiderate hanker for have eye on have hots for itch for long for spoil for wish for yearn for yen for

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike hate

WEAK

abjure be generous give not want

VERB

crave

Synonyms

STRONGEST

covet cry out for fancy lust after

STRONG

dream need require suspire want

WEAK

ache for die for eat one's heart out give eyeteeth for hunger for itch for long for pine for sigh for spoil for yearn for yen for

Antonyms

STRONG

dislike have

WEAK

abjure hate not want spurn

VERB

pine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ache crave grieve hanker mourn yearn

STRONG

agonize brood covet desire dream fret mope sigh want wish

WEAK

carry a torch languish for lust after spoil for yen for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

be happy dislike hate

STRONG

not want not worry

WEAK

despise

Example Sentences

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Aside from a thirst for world domination, Hitler could explain his attacks on other Europeans in various ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The energetic song with a pronounced Greek accent recounts a son's thirst for glory and fortune so that he can give his mother everything they lacked during his childhood.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

“Meghan’s serving your insatiable thirst for dance-ready bops with the upbeat banger that is ‘Foolish,’” the release stated, cramming two bits of gay slang into one sentence.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

"Hearts must be set free from an idolatrous thirst for profit," the Pope said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

As Rykker filled it for him, Bowen Marsh said, "You have a great thirst for a small man."

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

thirst for

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