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| abstinence |
the denial of satisfaction of one's appetites, esp. the appetite for certain foods, drugs, or sexual activity. [1/2 definitions] |
| amphetamine |
a drug that stimulates the central nervous system, depressing appetite and heightening activity. |
| apéritif |
a drink, esp. of an alcoholic beverage, taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite. |
| appetizer |
a food or drink served in small portions before a meal to whet the appetite. |
| appetizing |
appealing to the appetite. |
| belly |
appetite or desire. [1/5 definitions] |
| bon appétit |
(French) good appetite (used before a meal to wish diners enjoyment ). |
| dextroamphetamine |
a solid compound used to stimulate the central nervous system and control the appetite. |
| distemper |
any of various infectious viral diseases affecting mammals, characterized by fever and by diarrhea, vomiting and loss of appetite in dogs and cats, and respiratory difficulties in horses. [1/2 definitions] |
| hearty |
of a person's or animal's appetite, large and robust. [1/6 definitions] |
| indulge |
to yield to or gratify a desire, appetite, or whim (usu. fol. by "in"). [2/3 definitions] |
| intemperance |
lack of restraint in the indulgence of an appetite, esp. the consumption of alcohol. [1/2 definitions] |
| jaundice |
a disorder in which excessive amounts of bile get into the blood and cause yellowing of the skin and eyes, sluggishness, and loss of appetite. [1/3 definitions] |
| munchies |
a craving or appetite for this food. [1/2 definitions] |
| sate |
to fill or satisfy (a hunger, or a person who has an appetite); satiate. [1/2 definitions] |
| slake |
to satisfy or relieve (thirst, appetite, lust, or the like) by decreasing the strength or intensity of. [1/3 definitions] |
| stomach |
appetite for food. [1/6 definitions] |
| whet |
to make keener, as appetite or curiosity; stimulate. [1/5 definitions] |
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