What is the meaning of lust?

noun

A strong sexual desire.
- synonyms: lecherousness, lustfulness
Self-indulgent sexual desire (personified as one of the deadly sins.
- synonyms: luxuria

verb

Have a craving, appetite, or great desire for.
- synonyms: crave, hunger, thirst, starve

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