Engelsk navneord: starvation | |||
1. | starvation (om tilstand) a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | famishment | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | hunger, hungriness | ||
2. | starvation (om handling) the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine | ||
Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The besiegers used starvation to induce surrender. They were charged with the starvation of children in their care. | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | starving | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | deprivation, privation | ||