LETCHES Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

letch

noun

ˈlech

Definition of letch

as in urge

a strong wish for something a sudden letch for chocolate

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as in desire

sexual appetite they clearly have a letch for each other, but it might not develop into anything more lasting

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Recent Examples of letch Men who preyed on younger women were called letches, cradle-robbers, dogs. — Jill Ciment, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019

Recent Examples of Synonyms for letch

Noun

Let go of any lingering urges or habits to play it small because when eclipses arrive, there’s higher potential for big life changes.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026
Before returning from vacation, a retreat or even a demanding week, resist the urge to jump back into action.

— Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of urge

Noun

Rachel Ionata, a research and development manager at the center, said the effort is driven by a desire to preserve the environment for future generations.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, several council members also spoke of the development as part of the eastern gateway to the city, indicating their desire to think big about what the site could be.

— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

But to your brain, romance may look less like affection and more like craving, stress, and reward.

— Big Think, Big Think, 2 Aug. 2026
Low energy, fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, fainting, brittle or thin nails, hair loss, cravings to chew ice and restless legs syndrome are a few signs, according to Thomas.

— Amy McGorry, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of craving

Noun

At first glance, the Irwin Pizza Hut’s preservation of its 1990s aesthetic seems like a simple case of promoting a nostalgic longing for the past.

— Jeff Galak, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
This is, at times, a wrenching novel, strewn with broken bodies, but its atrocities never overwhelm its faith in creaturely communion, and in grief and longing that clarify, rather than obscure, one’s desires and selfhood.

— Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

And that sort of documentary hunt, or documentary vibe, or documentary lust for presence is still a main thing for me.

— Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 31 July 2026
Every Sunday is just a demolition derby, masked by metal and our feverish collective, institutionalized blood lust.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 26 July 2026

Definition of lust

Noun

Pritzker can do nothing about much of the electorate’s seemingly insatiable thirst for silliness.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
That can be useful for eating disorders because people often disconnect from feelings such as hunger, thirst, fatigue and cold.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of thirst

Noun

Young people today have a real hunger for interesting, honest stuff that doesn’t feel jury-rigged to make a ton of money.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026
That can be useful for eating disorders because people often disconnect from feelings such as hunger, thirst, fatigue and cold.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of hunger

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