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1
intense sexual desire
- he was overcome with lust when he saw the images
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2
a strong wish for something
- the belief that most politicians have a lust for power
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3
urgent desire or interest
- vacation tours for people with a lust for adventure
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4
sexual appetite
- a no-strings-attached relationship in which both parties were there merely for the satisfaction of their lust
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