Hard-to-resist desire Crossword Clue

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Hard-to-resist desire Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an instinctive motive
2. a strong restless desire
(verb)
1. force or impel in an indicated direction
2. push for something

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

RESIST (verb)
1. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something
2. resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ
DESIRE (verb)
1. expect and wish
2. feel or have a desire for; want strongly
DESIRE (noun)
1. an inclination to want things
2. something that is desired

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