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Thirst

/θɜːst/

A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane

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📖 Definitions of "Thirst"

noun

1
A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (such as fear, excitement, etc.) which spots the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane
2
The condition producing the sensation of thirst.
3
A want and eager desire (for something); a craving or longing.
"a thirst for gold"
4
Sexual lust

verb

1
To be thirsty.
2
(usually followed by "for") To desire vehemently.
"I thirst for knowledge and education will sate me."

🔄 Synonyms of "Thirst"

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
lustnoun	A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
craveverb	(ambitransitive) To desire strongly, so as to satisfy an appetite; to long or yearn for.
hungernoun	A need or compelling desire for food.
starveverb	(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Thirst"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
hungernoun	A need or compelling desire for food.
starveverb	(intransitive) To die because of lack of food or of not eating.
lustnoun	A feeling of strong desire, especially such a feeling driven by sexual arousal.
cravenoun	(Scots law) A formal application to a court to make a particular order.
dehydrationnoun	The condition in which water in the body drops below normal levels, usually caused by illness, sweating or by not drinking enough.
drynessnoun	(uncountable) A lack of moisture.
thirstynoun	(usually in the plural) One who is thirsty (for a drink, sex, alcohol, etc.).
sudnoun	(informal) A bubble of lather or foam (the singular of suds).
quenchingnoun	(metallurgy) The rapid cooling of a hot metal object, by placing it in a liquid, in order to harden it.
appetitenoun	A desire to eat food or consume drinks.
drinknoun	A beverage.
drinkingnoun	An act or session by which drink is consumed, especially alcoholic beverages.
quenchernoun	Something that quenches (thirst, fire, etc.)
anxietynoun	An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
touchnoun	An act of touching, especially with the hand or finger.
eagernessnoun	The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
greednoun	A selfish or excessive desire for more than is needed or deserved, especially of money, wealth, food, or other possessions.
seatnoun	Something to be sat upon.
drivenoun	Planned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
cravingnoun	A strong desire; yearning.