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Another word for hankering

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• noun (Context 1)

A strong, persistent, or restless desire or longing to have or do something, typically followed by 'for' or an infinitive.

Usage Example

"After weeks of eating simple camp rations, she developed a sudden craving for fresh fruit and warm bread."

Strongest
craving
yearning
longing
yen
Strong
urge
desire
itch
hunger
thirst
pining

Opposites of hankering

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

aversion
repulsion
distaste
disinclination
indifference
apathy
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• Nearby Words

hangtag
hank
hanker
hankering
hanky
haphazard
haphazardly

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