hanker

n. மிகுவிருப்பம், ஆவல், (வி.) வேணவாக்கொள்.

Synonyms

long yearn crave hunger

Antonyms

dislike shun loathe abominate detest abhor avoid [see luck]

Han"ker, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Hankered; p. pr. & vb. n. Hankering.] Etym: [Prob. fr. hang; cf. D. hunkeren, hengelen.] 1. To long (for) with a keen appetite and uneasiness; to have a vehement desire; -- usually with for or after; as, to hanker after fruit; to hanker after the diversions of the town. Addison. He was hankering to join his friend. J. A. Symonds. 2. To linger in expectation or with desire. Thackeray.

hanker - Similar Words

shanker anker tanker shaker ranker janker hunker hawker hankie hanger