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yen Synonyms

Another word for yen

Choosing another word for yen depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A strong, persistent longing, craving, or inclination for something.

Usage Example

"After years of working in a busy city office, she developed a sudden craving for a quiet life in the countryside."

Strongest
craving
hankering
yearning
longing
Strong
urge
itch
desire
thirst
appetite

• verb (Context 2)

To feel a strong desire, craving, or longing for something.

Usage Example

"During the long winter months, he often yenned for the warm beaches of his childhood home."

Strongest
yearn
hanker
long
crave
Strong
pine
ache
itch
thirst
hunger

Opposites of yen

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

aversion
distaste
detest
loathe
apathy
dread
indifference
See all opposites of yen

• Nearby Words

yelp
yelper
yemeni
yen
yenta
yeoman
yep

Cite this Entry

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