thirst for power

thirst for power
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  • thirst for something — ˈthirst for sth derived (literary) to feel a strong desire for sth Syn: ↑crave • She thirsted for power. Main entry: ↑thirst …   Useful english dictionary

  • thirst´er — thirst «thurst», noun, verb. –n. 1. a dry, uncomfortable feeling in the mouth or throat caused by having had nothing to drink: »The traveler in the desert suffered from thirst. 2. a desire for something to drink: »He satisfied his thirst at the… …   Useful english dictionary

  • thirst — 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,… …   Useful english dictionary

  • thirst — 1 noun 1 (singular) the feeling of wanting or needing a drink: quench your thirst (=get rid of your thirst by drinking something): a thirst quenching drink | work up a thirst (=do work or exercise that makes you thirsty): I really worked up a… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • thirst — 1. noun 1) I need a drink I m dying of thirst Syn: thirstiness, dryness; dehydration 2) his thirst for knowledge Syn: craving, desire, longing, yearning, hunger, hankering, keenness, eagerness …   Thesaurus of popular words

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