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Common collocations with craving in American Collocation

craving noun countable

US /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

strong

insatiable
intense
strong

His hunger becomes an insatiable craving: the more he eats, the more he wants.

types of craving

addictive
physical
psychological

A diet high in fat and sugar may trigger the same addictive cravings as tobacco or drugs.

have a craving

experience
feel
get
have

During the first few weeks of being a non-smoker, you’re likely to experience cravings for nicotine at different times of the day.

control a craving

beat
conquer
control
curb
decrease
eliminate
overcome
reduce
relieve
stop

You need to learn how to control these cravings with various strategies.

satisfy a craving

satisfy

She occasionally has a burger to satisfy her craving for junk food.

cause a craving

induce
trigger

Crack appears to induce an intense craving in some users.

alcohol
carbohydrates
chocolate
cigarettes
food
nicotine
sugar
sweets

Eating fruit can greatly reduce cravings for sugar.