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WANTING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word wanting. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word wanting. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for WANTING

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1wishing
verb, adverbv, adv
2craving
nounn
3hankering
nounn
4longing
nounn
5pining
verb, nounv, n
6striving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
7yearning
nounn
8aiming
verb, nounv, n
9coveting
verb, adjectivev, adj
10desiring
verb, adjectivev, adj
11hungering
verb, adjectivev, adj
12needing
verb, adverbv, adv
13thirsting
verb, adjectivev, adj
14need
verb, nounv, n
15wish
verb, nounv, n
16deficiency
nounn
17deprivation
nounn
18desire
verb, nounv, n
19lack
verb, nounv, n
20neediness
nounn

Best Hypernyms For WANTING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wanting, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
demand be desire essential impoverishment lack miss necessary necessity need poorness poverty requirement requisite search seek
Phrases (1)
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Alternatives for WISHING

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