Hanker

Synonyms of hanker

• desire
• long
• crave

Antonyms of hanker

• abhor
• loathe
• dislike

Collocations of hanker

yearn for

Frequency: 75 %

The artist hankered to create a masterpiece.

after something

Frequency: 70 %

She hankered after a new adventure.

desire

Frequency: 65 %

He hankered for success in his career.

Idiomatic Expressions for hanker

• Phrase: hanker for
  Meaning: to long for or crave something
  Usage: He hankered for a taste of home while traveling abroad.