Cacoethes and Desire

Cacoethes

Cacoethes noun - An irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action.
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Desire and cacoethes are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Desire" instead a noun "Cacoethes".

Desire

Desire noun - A strong wish for something.

Cacoethes and desire are semantically related. You can use "Cacoethes" instead a noun "Desire".

Nearby Words: desirous, desirable, desired, desiring, Desiree
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