hun·ger (hŭng'gər)
n.

1. 1. A strong desire or need for food.
   2. The discomfort, weakness, or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food.
2. A strong desire or craving: a hunger for affection.

v., -gered, -ger·ing, -gers.

v.intr.

1. To have a need or desire for food.
2. To have a strong desire or craving.

v.tr.
To cause to experience hunger; make hungry.

[Middle English, from Old English hungor.]

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