Definition of thirst
(Entry 1 of 2)
thirst
verb
thirsted; thirsting; thirsts
Definition of thirst (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to feel thirsty : suffer thirst
2
: to crave vehemently and urgently
thirsted for revenge thirsting
after justice
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