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  • 31thirst — noun his thirst for knowledge Syn: craving, desire, longing, yearning, hunger, hankering, eagerness, lust, appetite; informal yen, itch Phrases: thirst for …

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  • 32thirst — n. & v. n. 1 a physical need to drink liquid, or the feeling of discomfort caused by this. 2 a strong desire or craving (a thirst for power). v.intr. (often foll. by for or after) 1 feel thirst. 2 have a strong desire. Etymology: OE thurst,… …

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  • 33thirst — Synonyms and related words: ache, an universal wolf, appetence, appetency, appetite, appetition, aridity, aridness, avidity, be ravenous, canine appetite, corkiness, covet, coveting, crave, craving, desire, drink up, drought, dryness, eagerness,… …

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  • 34thirst — /θɜst / (say therst) noun 1. an uneasy or painful sensation of dryness in the mouth and throat caused by need of drink. 2. the physical condition resulting from this need. 3. strong or eager desire; craving: a thirst for knowledge. –verb (i) 4.… …

  • 35Thirst — is the craving for liquids, resulting in the basic instinct of humans or animals to drink. It is an essential mechanism involved in fluid balance. It arises from a lack of fluids and/or an increase in the concentration of certain osmolites such… …

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  • 36Thirst — Thirst, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Thirsted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Thirsting}.] [AS. [thorn]yrstan. See {Thirst}, n.] 1. To feel thirst; to experience a painful or uneasy sensation of the throat or fauces, as for want of drink. [1913 Webster] The people… …

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  • 37thirst|y — «THURS tee», adjective, thirst|i|er, thirst|i|est. 1. feeling thirst; having thirst: »The dog is thirsty; please give him some water. 2. (of earth or plants) without water or moisture; …

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  • 38Thirst (disambiguation) — Thirst may refer to the following:*Thirst, a craving for liquids*Thirst (2009 film), upcoming film by Park Chan wook * Thirst (film), a 1949 film by Ingmar Bergman …

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  • 39thirst — [n] craving (especially for liquid) appetite, aridity, desire, drought, dryness, eagerness, hankering, hunger, keenness, longing, lust, passion, thirstiness, yearning, yen; concepts 20,709 …

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  • 40Thirst (2009 film) — Infobox Korean Film name = Thirst caption = director = Park Chan wook producer = Park Chan wook writer = Park Chan wook Seo Gyeong Jeong narrator = starring = Song Kang ho Shin Ha kyun Kim Ok bin music = cinematography = Jeong Jeong hun editing …

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