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English noun: starvation

1. starvation (state) a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period


Synonymsfamishment


Broader (hypernym)hunger, hungriness

2. starvation (act) the act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine


SamplesThe besiegers used starvation to induce surrender.
They were charged with the starvation of children in their care.


Synonymsstarving


Broader (hypernym)deprivation, privation









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