yearn
The word “yearn” has 1 syllable: yearn.
It's pronounced as /jɜrn/.
What is synonym and antonym for yearn?
In the thesaurus, “yearn” has 10 synonyms and 6 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yearn along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yearn
- ache
- chafe
- covet
- crave
- hanker
- hunger
- itch
- long
- pine
- thirst
Antonyms for yearn
Meanings of yearn
- verb
- To long, have a strong desire (for something).
- To long for something in the past with melancholy, nostalgically.
- To have strong feelings of love, sympathy, affection, etc. (toward someone).
- To be pained or distressed; to grieve; to mourn.
- To pain; to grieve; to vex.
- To curdle, as milk.
- noun
- Yearning; yen.
Example Sentences
- As the sun set over the horizon, he couldn't help but yearn for the tranquility of the countryside.
- In her heart, she began to yearn for the adventure of travel and exploration.
- The old sailor would often yearn for the open sea and the freedom of the wind in his sails.
- In the quiet moments of the night, he would yearn for the presence of a loved one by his side.
- The artist's paintings seemed to evoke a sense of longing, causing viewers to yearn for an elusive emotion.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yearn, such as: abjure, accept, ache, chafe, covet, crave, dislike.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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eagerness
famishment
keened
- ache
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- bemoan
- break down
- carp
- complain
- complained
- cry
- deplore
- fret
- fuss
- grieve
- gripe
- groan
- growl
- grumble
- hoot
- howl
- howled
- lament
- moan
- moaned
- mourn
- murmur
- muttered
- outcry
- regret
- roar
- screamed
- shriek
- sigh
- sob
- wail
- weep
- whimper
- whined
- yearn
- yelp