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yearning

How to pronounce yearning:

Synonyms for yearning:

burning
desire
discontent
discontentedness
discontentment
eagerness
hankering
hunger
hungering
hungriness
inclination
longing
need
nostalgia
pining
urge
wish
wistfulness
yen

Antonyms for yearning:

abhorrence
abomination
animosity
antagonism
antipathy
apathy
apprehension
averseness
aversion
avoidance
block
calm
calmness
chastity
comfort
consternation
coolness
deterrent
detestation
disapproval
discouragement
disenchantment
disfavor
disfavour
disgust
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