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thirst

DEFINITIONS OF: thirst

1

n a physiological need to drink

Synonyms:
thirstiness
Types:
dehydration
depletion of bodily fluids
polydipsia
excessive thirst (as in cases of diabetes or kidney dysfunction)
Type of:
drive
a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire

n strong desire for something (not food or drink)

“a thirst for knowledge”
Synonyms:
hunger, hungriness, thirstiness
Type of:
desire
an inclination to want things

v have a craving, appetite, or great desire for

Synonyms:
crave, hunger, lust, starve
Type of:
desire, want
feel or have a desire for; want strongly

v feel the need to drink

Type of:
ache, hurt, smart
be the source of pain
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