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hanker vs desire

desire vs hanker

hanker is not a noun while desire is a noun.

hanker and desire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hanker No No Yes No
desire Yes No Yes No
As verbs, desire is a hypernym of hanker; that is, desire is a word with a broader meaning than hanker:
  • hanker: desire strongly or persistently
  • desire: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Other hypernyms of hanker include want.
hanker (noun) desire (noun)
an inclination to want things
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
something that is desired
hanker (verb) desire (verb)
desire strongly or persistently feel or have a desire for; want strongly
express a desire for
expect and wish
Difference between hanker and desire

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