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hanker Synonyms

Another word for hanker

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• verb (Context 1)

To feel a strong, persistent, or restless desire for something (usually followed by 'after', 'for', or an infinitive).

Usage Example

"After years of working in a busy city, she began to yearn after a quieter life in the countryside."

Strongest
yearn
long
crave
Strong
pine
ache
hunger
thirst
itch
wish
desire

Opposites of hanker

The opposite of hanker shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

despise
loathe
detest
abhor
dread
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• Nearby Words

hangry
hangtag
hank
hanker
hankering
hanky
haphazard

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hanker. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hanker
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