Lust after

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verb

To have a strong sexual desire for someone.

He confessed to lusting after his best friend's wife.
Visual representation of "lust after" - To have a strong sexual desire for someone.

Often appears as...

  • lust after someone
  • lust after power

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Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "lust after"
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Sexual Connotation

Used to express a very strong, often inappropriate sexual desire.

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It's clear he's lusting after her, even at the workplace.
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Usually Taboo

Talking about lusting after someone is considered taboo in polite conversation.

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He wouldn't admit to lusting after her in front of his parents.
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Suggests Obsession

Implies a preoccupation with the desire that can be overwhelming.

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He couldn't concentrate, lusting after his colleague all day.
Visual representation of the word "Lust after"

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