Definition of thirst

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Thirst (n.) To have a vehement desire.

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Thirst :: Thirst (n.) A sensation of dryness in the throat associated with a craving for liquids, produced by deprivation of drink, or by some other cause (as fear, excitement, etc.) which arrests the secretion of the pharyngeal mucous membrane; hence, the condition producing this sensation..
Insatiate :: Insatiate (a.) Insatiable; as, insatiate thirst..
Adipsous :: Adipsous (a.) Quenching thirst, as certain fruits..
Faint :: Faint (superl.) Lacking strength; weak; languid; inclined to swoon; as, faint with fatigue, hunger, or thirst..
Thirsty :: Thirsty (n.) Feeling thirst; having a painful or distressing sensation from want of drink; hence, having an eager desire..
Drought :: Drought (n.) Thirst; want of drink.
Bloody-minded :: Bloody-minded (a.) Having a cruel, ferocious disposition; bloodthirsty..
Adry :: Adry (a.) In a dry or thirsty condition.
Thirsty :: Thirsty (n.) Deficient in moisture; dry; parched.
After :: After (prep.) Denoting the aim or object; concerning; in relation to; as, to look after workmen; to inquire after a friend; to thirst after righteousness..
Thirst :: Thirst (v. t.) To have a thirst for.
Polydipsia :: Polydipsia (n.) Excessive and constant thirst occasioned by disease.
Stanch :: Stanch (v. t.) To extinguish; to quench, as fire or thirst..
Drink :: Drink (n.) Liquid to be swallowed; any fluid to be taken into the stomach for quenching thirst or for other purposes, as water, coffee, or decoctions..
Dry :: Dry (superl.) Of persons: Thirsty; needing drink.
Athirst :: Athirst (a.) Wanting drink; thirsty.
Famish :: Famish (v. i.) To suffer extreme hunger or thirst, so as to be exhausted in strength, or to come near to perish..
Sanguinary :: Sanguinary (a.) Bloodthirsty; cruel; eager to shed blood.
Quench :: Quench (v. t.) To extinguish; to overwhelm; to make an end of; -- said of flame and fire, of things burning, and figuratively of sensations and emotions; as, to quench flame; to quench a candle; to quench thirst, love, hate, etc..
Bloodthirsty :: Bloodthirsty (a.) Eager to shed blood; cruel; sanguinary; murderous.
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