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Thirst
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Meaning
Noun
●
A
sensation
of
dryness
in the
throat
associated with a
craving
for
liquids
,
produced
by
deprivation
of
drink
, or by some other cause (such as
fear
,
excitement
, etc.) which
stops
the
secretion
of the
pharyngeal
mucous
membrane.
●
The
condition
producing
the
sensation
of thirst.
●
A want and
eager
desire
(for something); a
craving
or longing.
●
Sexual lust.
Verb
●
To be thirsty.
●
To
desire
vehemently.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
thirst
English
þurst
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Hunger
Lust
Appetite
Desire
Bloodlust
Yearning
Passion
Curiosity
Quest
Cravings
Greed
Urge
Ambition
Taste
Love
Enthusiasm
Starvation
Dehydration
Excitement
Zeal
Hatred
Polydipsia
Obsession
Sweating
Struggle
Feeling
Nourishment
Nausea
Fondness
Instinct
Fascination
Appetites
Eagerness
Pleasure
Tiredness
Sensation
Irritability
Pursuit
Sadness
Vomiting
Spirit
Admiration
Desperation
Fear
Affection
Blood Lust
Sweet Tooth
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Rhymes
1st
Hurst
First
Curst
Durst
Kirst
Wurst
Cursed
Aburst
Thirst
Accurst
Athirst
Becursed
Dispersed
Traversed
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