Synonyms of hankered (for or after)

hankered (for or after)

verb

past tense of hanker (for or after)

as in craved

to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy

hankering for some company in his lonely mountain cabin

hanker after a life of leisure

Synonyms & Similar Words

• craved
• wanted
• sighed (for)
• died (for)
• lusted (for or after)
• wished (for)
• thirsted (for)
• hungered (for)
• panted (after)
• itched (for)
• pined (for)
• yearned (for)
• ached (for)
• enjoyed
• longed (for)
• desired
• salivated (for)
• jonesed (for)
• repined (for)
• yenned (for)
• desiderated
• set one's heart on
• coveted
• spoiled (for)
• liked
• loved
• preferred
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• reveled (in)
• admired
• relished
• fancied
• valued
• adored
• favored
• dug
• appreciated
• treasured
• cherished
• prized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• despised
• loathed
• abhorred
• detested
• rejected
• refused
• declined
• execrated
• spurned
• abominated