Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun hunger

2 senses of hunger

Sense 1
hunger, hungriness -- (a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation)
       => drive -- (a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire)

Sense 2
hunger, hungriness, thirst, thirstiness -- (strong desire for something (not food or drink); "a thirst for knowledge"; "hunger for affection")
       => desire -- (an inclination to want things; "a man of many desires")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb hunger

3 senses of hunger

Sense 1
hunger -- (feel the need to eat)
       => ache, smart, hurt -- (be the source of pain)

Sense 2
crave, hunger, thirst, starve, lust -- (have a craving, appetite, or great desire for)
       => desire, want -- (feel or have a desire for; want strongly; "I want to go home now"; "I want my own room")

Sense 3
starve, hunger, famish -- (be hungry; go without food; "Let's eat--I'm starving!")
       => suffer, hurt -- (feel pain or be in pain)