Fain and Hankering

Fain

Fain adjective - Having a desire or inclination (as for a specified course of action).

Hankering and fain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hankering" instead an adjective "Fain".

Hankering

Hankering noun - A strong wish for something.

Fain and hankering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fain" instead an adjective "Hankering".

Nearby Words: hanker, hankered
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