- 1lust (for somebody) very strong sexual desire, especially when love is not involved Their affair was driven by pure lust.
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- 2lust (for something) very strong desire for something or enjoyment of something to satisfy his lust for power She has a real lust for life (= she really enjoys life). see bloodlust
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