thirst (n.)

  1. a physiological need to drink

    [ Syn: thirstiness ]

  2. strong desire for something (not food or drink); a thirst for knowledge; hunger for affection

    [ Syn: hunger , hungriness , thirstiness ]

    thirst (v.)

  1. feel the need to drink

  2. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

    [ Syn: crave , hunger , starve , lust ]

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