hunger

/hˈʌŋɡɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation
2. strong desire for something (not food or drink)
   “a thirst for knowledge”

verb

1. feel the need to eat
2. have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
3. be hungry; go without food
   “Let's eat--I'm starving!”

Synonyms for hunger

• hungriness
• thirst
• thirstiness
• crave
• starve
• lust
• famish

Words that rhyme with hunger

• monger
• younger
• ungar
• unger