Meaning & use
lust
A very strong desire, especially a powerful sexual desire or an intense craving for something like power or wealth.
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His lust for power eventually drove away even his closest allies.
A sudden lust for adventure convinced her to quit her job and travel.
A note on using this word
Lust usually carries a stronger, more urgent or excessive connotation than desire, and is often viewed as morally suspect.
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