Synonyms for hanker
ˈhæŋ kərhan·ker

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1. hanker

   Synonyms:
   long, yearn, crave, hunger

   Antonyms:
   dislike, shun, loathe, abominate, detest, abhor, avoid

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1. hanker, long, yearnverb

   desire strongly or persistently

   Synonyms:
   yearn, yen, pine, ache, languish, long

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1. • Desire

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1. hankerverb

   Synonyms:
   long for, yearn, crave, covet, lust

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1. Ramana Pemmaraju:

   Never hanker for others to make your life beautiful, orchestrate your life and celebrate in your own aliveness. Thats HEAVEN, thats Godliness! - Ramana Pemmaraju

2. Thomas Gomart:

   They want The US to lean in more, we know they're doing a great deal with countries, including developing countries, bilaterally... but a lot of countries hanker after the decisive Thomas Gomart effort that we saw when the Berlin Wall came down. A lot of countries believe this is one of those pivotal moments in history and The US has always led at those times.