Starvation

/stɑːrˈveɪʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the state of being extremely hungry or having insufficient food to sustain life

The famine led to widespread starvation in the region.

the suffering caused by a lack of food

Many children in war-torn countries face starvation every day.

a prolonged lack of food that can result in death

Starvation is a grave consequence of neglect during natural disasters.

the act of depriving someone of food

The documentary highlighted how people can die from starvation in less than a month.

a condition resulting from a critical deficiency in energy intake

Starvation not only affects the body physically but also has severe psychological effects.

Middle English estervacioun, from Old French starvation, from medieval Latin starvationem.

starvation diet

A diet that involves extreme calorie restriction, often leading to hunger.

starvation wages

Wages that are insufficient to meet basic living expenses.

hunger

The feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by a lack of food.

famine

A severe shortage of food resulting in widespread hunger.

malnutrition

A condition caused by not having enough food, or not having the right kinds of food.

Hangry

I get really hangry if I don't eat lunch on time.

Starvaged

After a long hike, I felt completely starvaged!