Hankering and Wish

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Hankering

Hankering noun - A strong wish for something.

Usage example: I've had a hankering for pizza with anchovies all afternoon

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Wish is a synonym for hankering in desire topic. In some cases you can use "Wish" instead the word "Hankering" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like longing, strong desire.

Nearby Words: hanker, hankered

Wish

Wish noun - An expression of some desire or inclination.

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Hankering is a synonym for wish in desire topic. You can use "Hankering" instead a noun "Wish", if it concerns topics such as fancy. informal substitute

Nearby Words: wished, wishful, wishing, wishfully, wisher

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major

major hankering

major wish

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