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craving Antonyms

Opposite of craving

Because the opposite of craving shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A powerful, urgent, and often uncontrollable desire for something, especially a specific food, drink, or substance.

Usage Example

"Late in the evening, she developed a sudden aversion for dark chocolate and peppermint tea."

Strongest
aversion
repulsion
Strong
distaste
disgust
satiety
indifference

• adjective (Context 2)

Having an intense, eager, or consuming desire for something.

Usage Example

"The exhausted travelers returned with satisfied appetites after their long hike through the mountains."

Strongest
satisfied
sated
Strong
indifferent

Similar words to craving

Words similar to craving shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

longing
yearning
hankering
urge
desire
hunger
yen
hungry
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Craving. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/craving
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