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starvation

stɑr'veɪʃʌn

Synonyms of starvation Antonyms of starvation Examples of starvation Usage of starvation Parts of starvation Definition that contains starvation Words sounding like starvation Explanation of starvation

noun
the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine
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"the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender" "they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"

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starving

type of:
deprivation privation
noun
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
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famishment

type of:
hunger hungriness

Examples of starvation

"the besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"
"they were charged with the starvation of children in their care"